The parent of a preschool-age child asks the nurse what can be done to reduce the number of nightmares the child experiences.What should the nurse suggest to this parent?

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Limiting or eliminating television before bedtime can reduce the occurrence of nightmares in children. Television shows or videos with scary or violent content can be particularly triggering for young children and contribute to the development of nightmares. Providing hot chocolate or playing a computer game before bedtime have not been shown to have any impact on reducing nightmares. Engaging in physical activity before bedtime may actually have the opposite effect and make it more difficult for the child to relax and fall asleep.

The Parent of a Preschool-Age Child Asks the Nurse What