A nurse is providing teaching on toilet training to a parent education group. Which signs of training readiness does the nurse explain to the parents? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Can stay dry for at least 2 hours
B.
Gets up by self at night for toileting
C.
Showing interest in toileting
D.
Tells parent of need to use toilet
E.
Wants to hold urine and not void
ANS: A, C, D
There are several "readiness" signs to watch for when planning toilet training. These include being able to stay dry for a specific amount of time, showing interest in toileting, and being able to tell the parent or caretaker of the need to use the toilet. Getting up by oneself and wanting to hold the urine are not signs.
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