An 87-Year-Old Client Who Does Not Have a History of Urinary

question 10

Multiple Choice

An 87-year-old client who does not have a history of urinary incontinence has suddenly become incontinent.In dealing with this problem, the nurse's first action should be to:

• A)review his medication record for medications that may be causing urinary incontinence.
• B)seek an order from the physician for an indwelling urinary catheter to prevent skin breakdown.
• C)limit his fluid intake to reduce his feeling of having to void so often.
• D)remind him every 2 hours that he needs to void and assist him to a bedside commode or toilet.

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