An older female client who is in the office for an annual assessment tells the nurse of experiencing incontinence. The client asks if this is a normal result of the aging process. The best response by the nurse is:
1. "Yes, urinary incontinence is a normal part of aging."
2. "No, the problem develops for women due to decreased progesterone."
3. "Yes, over time, the muscles cause the bladder to prolapse."
4. "No, but the decrease of estrogen can lead to dysuria."
Answer: 4
1. Urinary incontinence is not considered a normal part of aging.
2. Decreased estrogen, not progesterone, during menopause can cause dysuria.
3. A female with many pregnancies can experience stretched muscles and be more prone to prolapse of the bladder. It is not normal for most women.
4. A decrease in estrogen during menopause can lead to dysuria and urgency.
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