What Most Accurately Describes Bowel Function in Children Born with a Myelomeningocele

question 40

Multiple Choice

What most accurately describes bowel function in children born with a myelomeningocele?

• A) Incontinence cannot be prevented.
• B) Enemas and laxatives are contraindicated.
• C) Some degree of fecal continence can usually be achieved.
• D) Colostomy is usually required by the time the child reaches adolescence.

---

Definitions:

Identification

The psychological process through which an individual associates themselves with certain groups, ideals, or other individuals, often modeling behavior and beliefs on these affiliations.

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics that describe an individual's behavior, attitude, and emotions, which are consistent across different situations and over time.

Environment

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives and operates.

Temperamental Traits

Inborn personality characteristics that affect how individuals react to the world around them, including aspects such as mood, activity level, and emotional reactivity.