What should the nurse teach a parent who is concerned about preventing sleep problems in a 2-year-old child?
A) Have the child always sleep in a quiet, darkened room.
B) Provide high-carbohydrate snacks before bedtime.
C) Have the child's daytime caretaker eliminate naps.
D) Use a nightlight in the child's room.

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The boundaries between reality and fantasy are not well defined for children of this age,so monsters and scary creatures that lurk in the preschooler's imagination become real to the child after the light is turned off.A nightlight may help ease the child's fears.A dark room may be scary to a preschooler.High-carbohydrate snacks increase energy and do not promote relaxation.Most 2-year-olds take one nap each day.Many give up the habit by age 3 years.Insufficient rest during the day can lead to irritability and difficulty sleeping at night.

What Should the Nurse Teach a Parent Who Is Concerned