A parent asks the nurse about the "characteristics of a nightmare." What response should the nurse give to the parent? (Select all that apply.)

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Nightmares are scary dreams, the child can describe the nightmare, and the child is reassured by a parent's presence. Sleep terrors occur usually 1 to 4 hours after falling asleep, but nightmares occur in the second half of sleep. Sleep terrors occur during non-rapid eye movement sleep, but nightmares occur during rapid eye movement sleep.

A Parent Asks the Nurse About the "Characteristics of a Nightmare