A 4-year-old has broken his leg and is fitted with a full leg cast that impairs his mobility greatly. At a follow-up visit, the mother expresses concern that he has "started wetting the bed again." What response should the nurse provide the mother to address her concerns?
A) "Don't worry about it; it won't last; it's just a way to get your attention."
B) "Sometimes children get a little angry when they are unable to move about freely; he's just acting out his frustration."
C) "A child's behavior may regress to an earlier stage of development during an acute illness."
D) "The medications your child is receiving can cause incontinence and once the medication is discontinued it will no longer be an issue."
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