Bladder training instructions are being given to a patient who has a history of urinary inconti-nence. What initial instructions should the nurse give to the patient?
a. "Wait until you feel the urge to void."
b. "Don't void any more often than every 4 to 6 hours."
c. "Void every 2 to 3 hours while awake."
d. "Void any time you feel the urge."
C
Bladder training uses scheduled voiding; the patient is encouraged to delay voiding and void on-ly every 2 to 3 hours while awake.
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