To Meet Current Guidelines Regarding Incontinence in a Long-Term Care

question 7

Multiple Choice

To meet current guidelines regarding incontinence in a long-term care facility,what action by the director of nursing is best?

• A)Assess residents for the ability to participate in a bladder training program.
• B)Take all residents to the toilet every 2 hours and after meals.
• C)Ensure all residents wear incontinence briefs,which are changed routinely.
• D)Ask physicians and other providers to prescribe medications for bladder control.

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