During a Routine Pediatric Health Maintenance Appointment, the Parents of a Newborn

During a routine pediatric health maintenance appointment, the parents of a newborn report being concerned their baby is sleeping too much. The nursing assessment reveals the newborn sleeps 16 hours each day. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

A) "The recommendation for a newborn is 16 to 18 hours of sleep per day."
B) "Your newborn is sleeping too much."
C) "Do not allow your newborn to nap as often."
D) "I would recommend putting your baby to sleep later in the evening."