Asked by Kawaii Maddox on May 30, 2024
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The nurse identifies the nursing diagnosis Urinary Incontinence (Total) in an older adult patient admitted after a stroke.Urinary Incontinence places the patient at risk for which complication?
A) Skin breakdown
B) Urinary tract infection
C) Bowel incontinence
D) Renal calculi
Urinary Incontinence
The involuntary leakage of urine, indicating a loss of bladder control, which can affect individuals of any age.
Skin Breakdown
A condition where the integrity of the skin is compromised, often due to pressure, friction, or moisture, leading to wounds or ulcers.
Renal Calculi
Also known as kidney stones, hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys.
- Understand the risk factors and complications associated with urinary incontinence.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the risk factors and complications associated with urinary incontinence.
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