A 5-Year-Old Child Was Diagnosed with Encopresis

Multiple Choice

A 5-year-old child was diagnosed with encopresis.Which assessment finding would the nurse expect associated with this diagnosis? The child:

A) frequently smears feces on clothing and toys.
B) experiences frequent nocturnal episodes of bedwetting.
C) has accidents of defecation at kindergarten three times a week.
D) has occasional episodes of voiding accidents at the day care center.