MrAllenby,77 Years Old,experiences Frequent Urination at Night

question 20

Multiple Choice

Mr.Allenby,77 years old,experiences frequent urination at night.Except for a diuretic he takes once per day for hypertension,he is otherwise healthy.How would the nurse explain the reason for his nocturia to Mr.Allenby?

• A)Decrease in bladder capacity increases frequency of urination
• B)Expected effect of the diuretic
• C)Decrease in the number of nephrons
• D)Increase in cardiac output