A nurse has been asked to become involved in the care of an adult patient in his fifties who has experienced a new onset of urinary incontinence
During what aspect of the assessment should the nurse explore physiologic risk factors for elimination problems?
A) Physical assessment
B) Health history
C) Genetic history
D) Initial assessment
Ans: B
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The health history is used to explore bladder and bowel function, symptoms associated with dysfunction, physiologic risk factors for elimination problems, perception of micturition (urination or voiding) and defecation cues, and functional toileting abilities. Elimination problems are not explored in the other listed aspects of assessment.
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