The Nurse Uses the Behavioral Technique of Habit Voiding with a Confused

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nurse uses the behavioral technique of habit voiding with a confused elderly patient to reduce the frequency of urinary incontinence. This means the:

• A) patient is assisted to the bathroom to use the toilet at regular intervals.
• B) patient is being taught to request assistance from nursing staff.
• C) staff are trying to lengthen the time between voiding for the patient.
• D) fluid intake of the patient is being reduced so that voidings are less frequent.

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Definitions:

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