Question

which statement about weighted blankets and sleepwear is true?
multiple choice
weighted blankets for adults are designed to emulate deep - pressure therapy, which may improve sleep by inducing the parasympathetic nervous system to reduce high arousal levels.
the american academy of pediatrics supports the use of weighted sleepwear for infants if it places no more than 6 to 8 ounces of pressure on an infants chest.
in choosing weighted blankets for adults, a blanket weight of 15 percent of overall body weight is recommended.
research consistently supports the use of weighted blankets for addressing insomnia and related sleep disorders in adults.

Explanation:

1. Weighted blankets for adults are designed to mimic deep - pressure therapy. This can activate the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing high arousal levels and potentially improving sleep.
2. The American Academy of Pediatrics does not support the use of weighted sleepwear for infants due to suffocation risks.
3. A common recommendation for adult weighted blankets is 10% of overall body weight, not 15%.
4. While some research shows promise, research does not consistently support the use of weighted blankets for adult insomnia and related sleep disorders.

Answer:

A. Weighted blankets for adults are designed to emulate deep - pressure therapy, which may improve sleep by inducing the parasympathetic nervous system to reduce high arousal levels.