When assessing a client's urinary elimination, the nurse identifies what factor as an influence?
1. Age
2. Body image
3. Knowledge
4. Socioeconomic status
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Development factors such as how old the client is influence urinary elimination.
Rationale 2: Body image does not influence urinary elimination.
Rationale 3: Knowledge does not influence urinary elimination.
Rationale 4: Socioeconomic status does not influence urinary elimination.
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