A child with myelomeningocele, corrected at birth, is now 5 years old. Which is the priority nursing diagnosis for a child with corrected spina bifida at this age?

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Children with spina bifida may experience urinary incontinence or retention, which can lead to complications such as urinary tract infections and impaired renal function. Therefore, monitoring and managing urinary elimination is a priority nursing diagnosis for a child with corrected spina bifida.

A Child with Myelomeningocele, Corrected at Birth, Is Now 5