NCLEX-PN Practice Q 71

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At the 6-week check-up, the mother asks when she can expect the baby to sleep all night. The nurse should tell the mother that most infants sleep all night by age:

  

     A. Newborn

     B. 2 month old

     C. 3 month old

     D. 5–6 months

    

    

Correct Answer: D. 5–6 months

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Option D: Most infants have nocturnal sleep lasting 9–11 hours by 5-6 months of age.

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Option A: The infant is still waking for nighttime feedings.

Options B and C: The infant can sleep for 5-6 hours but still needs feeding or two during the night.

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