A 60-year-old female client states that whenever she coughs, sneezes, or laughs there is leakage of urine. The nurse explains to the client that the incontinence this client experiencing is:
a. overflow c. total
b. stress d. urge
B
Stress incontinence, the most common type, is a leakage of urine when a person does anything that strains the abdomen such as coughing, laughing, jogging, dancing, sneezing, lifting, making a quick movement, or even walking.
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What is the purpose of the affective and coping function of the family?
A) providing a safe environment for growth and development B) ensuring financial assistance for family members C) providing emotional comfort and identity D) transmitting values, attitudes, and beliefs
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which nursing diagnosis has the lowest priority for a client admitted to the intensive care unit with a diagnosis of congestive heart failure?
A) Ineffective airway clearance B) Ineffective coping C) Impaired urinary elimination D) Risk for body image disturbance
Which statement about the nursing process is accurate?
1. Generally, goals are more measurable than outcomes. 2. Goals involve very specific criteria that evaluate interventions. 3. Obtaining the outcomes is essential for goal attainment. 4. After selecting the nursing diagnosis, interventions are completed.