The nurse evaluating a family's progress in successfully dealing with the problem of nocturnal enuresis would consider that the family still needs help and monthly appointments until the child achieves which of the following goals?
a. one 24-hour period of being dry
b. remaining dry overnight at a friend's house
c. a 72-hour period remaining dry
d. 14 consecutive dry nights
D
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A Incorrect. Monthly appointments may be necessary until the child achieves 14 consecutive dry nights, not one 24-hour period of being dry.
B Incorrect. Monthly appointments may be necessary until the child achieves 14 consecutive dry nights, not upon remaining dry overnight at a friend's house.
C Incorrect. Monthly appointments may be necessary until the child achieves 14 consecutive dry nights, not a 72-hour period remaining dry.
D Correct. Evaluation is based upon the family's report of the child's progress with the program. Families are instructed to follow up with the nurse by telephone 1 week after starting the program or sooner if problems develop. Monthly appointments may be necessary until the child achieves 14 consecutive dry nights.
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