Which of the following methods is most appropriate to assist a cognitively impaired older adult with bladder training?
a. Self-catheterization
b. Prompted voiding
c. Urinary diary
d. Adult diapers
B
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A Self-catheterization is useful for patients with spinal cord injuries.
B Prompted voiding and habit retraining are useful strategies for patients with cognitive or physical impairment, or both.
C A urinary diary is helpful in bladder training, but patients must be alert, motivated, and physically able to follow a training program.
D Adult diapers are not an appropriate choice to assist with bladder training.
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