Which Child Below Best Illustrates the Typical Child with Functional

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which child below best illustrates the typical child with functional encopresis?

• A) A 12-year-old girl who soils herself at school.
• B) A 14-year-old boy who suffers from chronic diarrhea.
• C) A 7-year-old boy who soils himself when under stress.
• D) A 10-year-old girl who also has attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

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