An elderly patient who is being medicated for pain had an episode of incontinence. The nurse realizes that this patient is at risk for developing
1. dehydration.
2. over-hydration.
3. fecal incontinence.
4. a stroke.
Correct Answer: 1
Functional changes of aging also affect fluid balance. Fear of incontinence can lead to self-limiting of fluid intake. Older adults who have self-care deficits, or who are confused, depressed, tube-fed, on bed rest, or taking medications (such as sedatives, tranquilizers, diuretics, and laxatives), are at greatest risk for fluid volume imbalance. There is inadequate information to support the risk of over-hydration, fecal incontinence, or a stroke.
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