A 3-year-old child, recently hospitalized for the exacerbation of a chronic illness, presents for a follow-up appointment at the pediatric clinic. The child's mother states, "He was potty trained before the hospital stay but now he is having daily accidents." Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

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Option D is the most appropriate because it explains that it is common for children to regress after hospitalization, and encourages the mother to be patient and remind the child to use the bathroom frequently. This response is supportive and reassuring without jumping to conclusions or making assumptions about the cause of the child's accidents.

A 3-Year-Old Child, Recently Hospitalized for the Exacerbation of a Chronic