The older adult patient complains to the nurse about nocturia. This problem is most likely related to:
a. loss of bladder tone.
b. decrease in testosterone.
c. decrease in bladder capacity.
d. intake of caffeine.
ANS: C
At least 50% of older men and 70% of older women must get up two or more times during the night to empty their bladders, a condition known as nocturia (excessive urination at night). The most significant age-related change is the decrease in bladder capacity.
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