A child age 4 1/2 years sometimes wakes her parents up at night screaming,thrashing,sweating,and apparently frightened,yet she is not aware of her parents' presence when they check on her.She lies down and sleeps without any parental intervention.This is most likely what?

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This is a description of a sleep terror.The child is observed during the episode and not disturbed unless there is a possibility of injury.A child who awakes from a nightmare is distressed.She is aware of and reassured by the parent's presence.This is not the case with sleep apnea.This behavior is not indicative of seizure activity.

A Child Age 4 1/2 Years Sometimes Wakes Her Parents