Difficulty going to bed

Difficulty going to bed

1. ATI: Very difficult to get child to go to bed at a "proper time consistently ". Which "instructions" should the nurse give to parent?

   • "Use a stable relaxing routine, such as a bath and story time before bed."
     • R: Routines are very reassuring to preschoolers because they allow the child to be able to anticipate their environment and adapt appropriately. These actions will help the child to settle down prior to bedtime. They also provide for parental-child interaction prior to bed.

2. INCORRECT ANSWERS:

   • Making the room completely dark may elicit fear. Preschoolers are imaginary thinkers and often have many fears: Fear of the dark of "monsters" that hide in the dark.
   • Let child go to sleep in your lap and them put the child in his bed. This may cause the child to be unable to fall asleep alone. It is best for the child to learn to settle to sleep in his own bed and use a transitional object, such as a blanket or toy, will often provide a sense of comfort, security, and reassurance, allowing the child to o fall asleep independently more quickly.
   • Allowing the child to cry: although not haremul will not foster a consistent bedtime.