The nurse is teaching a group of caregivers of school-age children about the importance of setting a consistent bedtime for the school-age child. which of the following statements made by a caregiver indicates an understanding of the sleep patterns and needs of the school-age child?
a) "my son doesn't even know when he's tired."
b) "my child sleeps between 11 and 12 hours a night."
c) "my teenage child doesn't sleep as much as my 9-year-old does."
d) "she stays up late when she takes a nap after school."

b) "My child sleeps between 11 and 12 hours a night."

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Explanation:

Based on the information provided within the question in regards to the situation at hand it can be said that the statement that indicates a clear understanding would be "My child sleeps between 11 and 12 hours a night."

. This is because this statement shows that the caregiver knows exactly how many hours per night the child is sleeping, thus also showing that he/she is attentive to the child's sleep patterns and needs since studies have shown that school-aged children need 10-12 hours in order for healthy development.

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