Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 2365 of 2368
A parent says that a 5-year-old child sometimes wets the bed at night. Which response by the nurse is best?
- This is abnormal in any child over age three, and testing should begin now
- This means the child is not drinking enough fluids, so intake should be increased
- This is considered normal, and it is addressed if it continues past age seven or eight
- This is a sign of constipation, and a laxative should be given every night
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Correct answer: This is considered normal, and it is addressed if it continues past age seven or eight
Enuresis is normal in young children unless it continues past seven or eight years of age.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Elimination: Toddlers. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026