An 80-year-old female patient says to the nurse, "I can't hold my water very well so I don't leave the house much." What is an appropriate nursing response?
1. "This is not something you have to live with. Talk with your doctor about this problem."
2. "I understand."
3. "I guess it's hard getting older."
4. "Do you get enjoyment out of watching television?"
Correct Answer: 1
Although urinary incontinence rarely causes serious physical effects, it frequently has significant psychosocial effects, and can lead to lowered self-esteem, social isolation, and even institutionalization. Patients should be informed that urinary incontinence is not a normal consequence of aging and that treatments are available. The nurse must give a response that addresses the problem while showing empathy. Asking the patient about television viewing has no relevance.
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