When the nurse uses the terms enuresis and incontinence correctly, the nurse uses these terms keeping in mind which of the following facts?
a. These terms mean the same thing.
b. Incontinence is caused by a malformation of the urinary tract, and enuresis is not.
c. Incontinence can occur anytime, while enuresis only occurs with bed-wetting at night.
d. Incontinence is a term used only for adults, and enuresis is a term used only for children.
B
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A Incorrect. Enuresis and incontinence do not mean the same thing.
B Correct. Enuresis differs from incontinence in that incontinence results from a structural abnormality, usually an anatomic malformation.
C Incorrect. Incontinence and enuresis can occur anytime.
D Incorrect. Incontinence occurs in children and adults, enuresis is more likely to occur in children than adults.
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