Asked by Keaton Cheropita on May 07, 2024
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An 86-year-old patient is experiencing uncontrollable leakage of urine with a strong desire to void and even leaks on the way to the toilet. Which priority nursing diagnosis will the nurse include in the patient's plan of care?
A) Functional urinary incontinence
B) Urge urinary incontinence
C) Impaired skin integrity
D) Urinary retention
Urinary Incontinence
The involuntary leakage of urine, indicating a lack of control over the urinary sphincter.
Functional Urinary Incontinence
A form of urinary incontinence where external factors such as physical disability or environmental barriers prevent timely access to a toilet.
Urge Urinary Incontinence
A condition characterized by a sudden, intense urge to urinate followed by an involuntary loss of urine.
- Understand the concepts and management strategies for different types of urinary incontinence.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the concepts and management strategies for different types of urinary incontinence.
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