Asked by Nicole Wynters on May 12, 2024
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A nurse is caring for an 8-year-old patient who is embarrassed about urinating in bed at night. Which intervention should the nurse suggest to reduce the frequency of this occurrence?
A) "Set your alarm clock to wake you every 2 hours, so you can get up to void."
B) "Line your bedding with plastic sheets to protect your mattress."
C) "Drink your nightly glass of milk earlier in the evening."
D) "Empty your bladder completely before going to bed."
Urinating in Bed
Involuntary urination while asleep, also known as nocturnal enuresis, which can occur in individuals of any age but is most common in children.
Empty Bladder
The state of having voided urine from the bladder, making it free of stored urine.
- Apply strategies to manage nocturnal enuresis in pediatric patients.
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Laura ClarkMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Nightly incontinence and nocturia are often resolved by limiting fluid intake 2 hours before bedtime. Setting the alarm clock to wake does not correct the physiological problem, nor does lining the bedding with plastic sheets. Emptying the bladder may help with early nighttime urination but will not affect urine produced throughout the night from late-night fluid intake.
Learning Objectives
- Apply strategies to manage nocturnal enuresis in pediatric patients.