To help a patient control incontinence, what should the nurse recommend the patient avoid?
a. Spicy foods
b. Citrus fruits
c. Organ meats
d. Shellfish
ANS: A
Incontinence may be improved by omitting spicy foods, alcohol, and caffeine from the diet.
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