An 86-Year-Old Patient Is Experiencing Uncontrollable Leakage of Urine with a Strong

question 25

Multiple Choice

An 86-year-old patient is experiencing uncontrollable leakage of urine with a strong desire to void and even leaks on the way to the toilet. Which priority nursing diagnosis will the nurse include in the patient's plan of care?

• A) Functional urinary incontinence
• B) Urge urinary incontinence
• C) Impaired skin integrity
• D) Urinary retention

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Definitions:

Receptive Language

The capability of grasping or making sense of language whether it is listened to or read.

Telegraphic

Refers to a concise and clear way of communication, often highlighting only essential information, similar to old telegraph messages.

Telegraphic Speech

A stage in language development where young children use simple, concise sentences that typically include only essential words and omit smaller, less critical ones, resembling telegraphic messages.

Language Development

The process by which individuals acquire the capacity to perceive, produce, and use words to understand and communicate.