Following a Stroke,a Patient Has Urinary Incontinence with an Impaired

question 13

Multiple Choice

Following a stroke,a patient has urinary incontinence with an impaired impulse to void.What should a bladder retraining program for the patient include?

• A) Limiting fluid intake to 1000 mL/day to reduce urine volume
• B) Assisting the patient onto the bedpan or the bedside commode every 2 hours
• C) Performing intermittent catheterization after each voiding to check for residual urine
• D) Inserting an in-dwelling catheter and clamping and draining the catheter every 4 hours to re-establish bladder tone

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