Posted: June 16th, 2017

A mother asks the nurse how to handle her 5-year-old child, who recently started wetting the pants after being completely toilet trained. The child just started attending nursery school 2 days a week. Which principle should guide the nurse’s response?

A mother asks the nurse how to handle her 5-year-old child, who recently started wetting the pants after being completely toilet trained. The child just started attending nursery school 2 days a week. Which principle should guide the nurse’s response?

A. The child forgets previously learned skills
B. The child experiences growth while regressing, regrouping, and then progressing
C. The parents may refer less mature behaviors
D. The child returns to a level of behavior that increases the sense of security.