A nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke. Which nursing intervention promotes urinary continence?
a) Taking the client to the bathroom twice per day
b) Giving the client a glass of soda before bedtime
c) Consulting with a dietitian
d) Encouraging intake of at least 2 L of fluid daily
Answer: d) Encouraging intake of at least 2 L of fluid daily
Encouraging a daily fluid intake of at least 2 L helps fill the client's bladder, thereby promoting bladder retraining by stimulating the urge to void. The nurse shouldn't give the client soda before bedtime; soda acts as a diuretic and may make the client incontinent. The nurse should take the client to the bathroom or offer the bedpan at least every 2 hours throughout the day; twice per day is insufficient. Consultation with a dietitian won't address the problem of urinary incontinence.
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