A client with urinary incontinence asks the nurse for suggestions about managing this condition. Which suggestion would be most appropriate?
a) "Try drinking coffee throughout the day."
b) "Use scented powders to disguise any odor."
c) "Make sure to eat enough fiber to prevent constipation."
d) "Limit the number of times you urinate during the day."
Answer: c) "Make sure to eat enough fiber to prevent constipation."
Suggestions to manage urinary incontinence include avoiding constipation such as eating adequate fiber and drinking adequate amounts of fluid. Scented powders, lotions, or sprays should be avoided because they can intensify the urine odor, irritate the skin, or cause a skin infection. Stimulants such as caffeine, alcohol, and aspartame should be avoided. The client should void regularly, approximately every 2 to 3 hours to ensure bladder emptying.
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