Author Question: The nurse is working with school-age children who are demonstrating enuresis or encopresis. What is ... (Read 39 times)

pragya sharda · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse is working with school-age children who are demonstrating enuresis or encopresis. What is the first step in the treatment of this disorder?

A) Prescribe medication
B) Schedule an appointment with a therapist
C) Have a complete physical examination
D) Structure toileting times

Question 2

Over the last few weeks a school-age child with a pattern of

school success, solid peer relationships, and a healthy family life has been experiencing abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea when it is time to go to school. At home, the symptoms disappear by midmorning and they do not appear over the weekends. Which question would be important for the nurse to first ask the caregiver?
A) Have you explored with your child if something is causing her to be afraid to go to school?
B) Does your child have new dental caries or other signs of bulimia?
C) Could it be that your child is being abused by another family member or by her teacher?
D) Does your child eat a different breakfast on weekends than the one she eats on school days?