RISK FACTORS PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

ENURESIS

DESCRIPTION
It is also called bedwetting. It is a troublesome disorder that causes
involuntary passage of urine at bed, usually at night, in children who are at
an age that should have acquired bladder control. The inappropriate voiding
EPIDEMIOLOGY
must occur for at least twice a week in 3 months, and the developmental age
of the child must be 5 years old.

CLASSIFICATIONS

Primary Enuresis
Enuresis in the child who has never SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
achieved voluntary bladder control 
 Acute discomfort 
 Restlessness
Secondary Enuresis  Urinary frequency 
Urinary incontinence in the child who previously  Bed wetting 
demonstrated bladder control over a period of at NURSING ASSESSMENT
least 3 to 6 consecutive months   Daytime accidents 
 Pain during urination
Diurnal Enuresis COMPLICATIONS
Daytime loss of urinary control 

Nocturnal Enuresis
Nighttime bedwetting
 LABORATORY AND
DIAGNOSTIC TEST
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INNOVATIONS
NURSING DIAGNOSIS
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THERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT
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HEALTH TEACHING
NURSING INTERVENTIONS
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NURSING MANAGEMENT
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