A patient admitted to the hospital with pneumonia has a history of functional urinary incontinence. Which nursing action will be included in the plan of care?
a. Demonstrate the use of the Credé maneuver.
b. Teach exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor.
c. Place a bedside commode close to the patient's bed.
d. Use an ultrasound scanner to check postvoiding residuals.
ANS: C
Modifications in the environment make it easier to avoid functional incontinence. Checking for residual urine and performing the Credé maneuver are interventions for overflow incontinence. Kegel exercises are useful for stress incontinence.
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