The nurse is caring for an older adult who reports recent urinary incontinence. What is the nurse's understanding about urinary incontinence in the older adult?
A) It is not a normal outcome of aging.
B) It is the expected result of muscle atrophy.
C) It generally occurs at night only.
D) It most commonly occurs with position changes.
A) It is not a normal outcome of aging.
Explanation: A) Urinary incontinence is not a normal outcome of aging nor is it expected from muscle atrophy. Incontinence in the older adult should be assessed. Incontinence may occur at any time during the day and only postural incontinence occurs with position changes.
B) Urinary incontinence is not a normal outcome of aging nor is it expected from muscle atrophy. Incontinence in the older adult should be assessed. Incontinence may occur at any time during the day and only postural incontinence only occurs with position changes.
C) Urinary incontinence is not a normal outcome of aging nor is it expected from muscle atrophy. Incontinence in the older adult should be assessed. Incontinence may occur at any time during the day and only postural incontinence only occurs with position changes.
D) Urinary incontinence is not a normal outcome of aging nor is it expected from muscle atrophy. Incontinence in the older adult should be assessed. Incontinence may occur at any time during the day and only postural incontinence only occurs with position changes.
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