A mother tells the nurse at an annual well child checkup that her 6-year-old son occasionally "wets himself." Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
a. Explain that occasional wetting is normal in children of this age.
b. Tell the mother to restrict her child's activities to avoid wetting.
c. Suggest "time-out" to reinforce the importance of staying dry.
d. Inform the mother that medication is commonly used to control wetting.
A
The nurse should explain that occasional wetting is normal in children during the early school years. The mother should handle the situation calmly and avoid punishing the child. Medications are occasionally prescribed for nocturnal enuresis when the child is older and not sleeping at home, but not for occasional daytime wetting.
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