A 5-year-old client has recurrent night terrors.What nursing intervention should the nurse use to help alleviate this problem?

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Night terrors may be caused by a full bladder, so having the child empty the bladder prior to going to bed may alleviate this problem. Walking around during an episode is not recommended as it may prolong the episode. Asking the child to describe the event the next morning is not a helpful intervention for alleviating the immediate problem. Using an additional pillow behind the child's head may not be helpful in addressing night terrors.

A 5-Year-Old Client Has Recurrent Night Terrors