A parent asks the nurse about the "characteristics of a nightmare." What response should the nurse give to the parent?

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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