The nurse is teaching bladder retraining to an older client recovering from bladder surgery. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
1. "I will gradually space my voiding times to longer periods."
2. "I will increase my fluids so my bladder will fill up faster."
3. "I will try and hold my urine as long as possible to help stretch my bladder."
4. "I will make sure that I empty my bladder every two hours while I am awake."
1. "I will gradually space my voiding times to longer periods."
Explanation: 1. Bladder training is an ongoing process in which the bladder is gradually trained to lengthen times between voiding.
2. Forcing fluids results in a sudden overfilling of the bladder.
3. Holding urine for an extended time can result in bladder overfilling.
4. During bladder training, durations between trips to the toilet are gradually lengthened, and the toileting schedule should reflect the voiding habits of older adults.
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