The mother of a 7-year-old pediatric patient asks the nurse about her child's sleep requirement.What is the most accurate response by the nurse?

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Sleep patterns vary with age.The neonate sleeps 8 to 9 hours per night and naps an equal amount of time during the day.The 2-year-old child may sleep 10 hours during the night and have only one short daytime nap.The 7-year-old child usually requires 11 to 13 hours of sleep and rarely has a daytime nap.These patterns may be altered by cultural practices.

The Mother of a 7-Year-Old Pediatric Patient Asks the Nurse