A 4-year-old was hospitalised for several days with an acute illness. Though the child had control of bowel and bladder prior to hospitalisation, now she has been wetting the bed at night and is having incontinent accidents during the day. The nurse addresses the parents' concerns with the following statement:

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Regression is a common response in young children to stress, change, or illness. It is important for the nurse to reassure the parents and encourage them to be patient and understanding while their child adjusts back to their normal routine. Option B focuses solely on physical causes, while option C is not appropriate as it suggests blaming and punishing the child. Option D validates the parents' feelings but does not provide helpful advice.

A 4-Year-Old Was Hospitalised for Several Days with an Acute