An Older Female Adult Tells the Nurse Practitioner That She

question 3

Multiple Choice

An older female adult tells the nurse practitioner that she fears her family will place her in a nursing home because she developed stress incontinence.Which recommendation should the nurse implement?

• A)Tell her to eliminate the use of caffeinated beverages.
• B)Coordinate a family conference with the older person.
• C)Recommend exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor.
• D)Schedule voiding for every two hours around the clock.

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Definitions:

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