A 74-year-old woman who is in hospital for rehabilitation following hip replacement has been experiencing incontinence since admission
Which of the following interventions are likely to facilitate the restoration of the patient's bladder function? (Select all that apply.) A) Determine and assess the woman's recent voiding pattern.
B) Request an order for an indwelling catheter from the patient's physician.
C) Teach the patient how to meet hydration needs while still limiting fluid intake.
D) Offer to assist to the commode every 2 hours while awake.
E) Assess the client for contributing factors such as constipation.
A, D, E
Feedback:
Use the bladder log to begin a prompting voiding program. Constipation is another reversible cause for incontinence. Catheter use should be avoided and limiting fluid intake is inappropriate.
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