The nurse observes that a preschooler who was admitted to the unit three days ago has enuresis. His mother is very upset and says, “But he hasn’t done that in years!” Which of the following responses, if made by the nurse to the mother, is MOST appropriate?
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“It is very common for children who have been admitted to the hospital to experience regression, where they fall back on old childhood habits. It is usually very temporary.”
explanation
Children who have been admitted to the hospital may deal with this stress by regressing, or falling back on former behaviors. This is normal and temporary.
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