Nurse Wayne is aware that the following statements describing urinary incontinence in the elderly is true?
a. Urinary incontinence is a normal part of aging.
b. Urinary incontinence isn’t a disease.
c. Urinary incontinence in the elderly can’t be treated.
d. Urinary incontinence is a disease.
Answer B.
Urinary incontinence isn’t a normal part of aging nor is it a disease. It may be caused by confusion, dehydration, fecal impaction, restricted mobility, or other causes. Certain medications, including diuretics, hypnotics, sedatives, anticholinergics, and antihypertensives, may trigger urinary incontinence. Most clients with urinary incontinence can be treated; some can be cured.
a. Urinary incontinence is a normal part of aging.
b. Urinary incontinence isn’t a disease.
c. Urinary incontinence in the elderly can’t be treated.
d. Urinary incontinence is a disease.
Answer B.
Urinary incontinence isn’t a normal part of aging nor is it a disease. It may be caused by confusion, dehydration, fecal impaction, restricted mobility, or other causes. Certain medications, including diuretics, hypnotics, sedatives, anticholinergics, and antihypertensives, may trigger urinary incontinence. Most clients with urinary incontinence can be treated; some can be cured.
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