Many Individuals Have Difficulty Voiding in a Bedpan or Urinal

question 12

Multiple Choice

Many individuals have difficulty voiding in a bedpan or urinal while lying in bed because they

• A) Are embarrassed that they will urinate on the bedding.
• B) Would feel more comfortable assuming a normal voiding position.
• C) Feel they are losing their independence by asking the nursing staff to help.
• D) Are worried about acquiring a urinary tract infection.

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Definitions:

Capgras Syndrome

A psychological condition where a person believes that someone they know or love has been replaced by an imposter, despite recognition of physical attributes.

Emotional Response

The psychological and physiological reactions to stimuli that are perceived as emotionally relevant.

Cognitive Control

Using rational thinking to regulate one’s emotions and to control how one reacts to emotional feelings.

Frontal Lobes

The part of the brain involved in executive functions, such as decision making, problem solving, and controlling behavior.