A nurse cares for adult clients who experience urge incontinence. For which client should the nurse plan a habit training program?
a. A 78-year-old female who is confused
b. A 65-year-old male with diabetes mellitus
c. A 52-year-old female with kidney failure
d. A 47-year-old male with arthritis
ANS: A
For a bladder training program to succeed in a client with urge incontinence, the client must be alert, aware, and able to resist the urge to urinate. Habit training will work best for a confused client. This includes going to the bathroom (or being assisted to the bathroom) at set times. The other clients may benefit from another type of bladder training.
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