A factor contributing to stress incontinence is:
A. Bladder irritation from a urinary tract infection
B. Prostatic hypertrophy
C. A spinal cord lesion or trauma above S2
D. A decreased estrogen level
Answer: D. A decreased estrogen level
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a. Morality b. Advocacy c. Caring d. Virtue
After being injured during a procedure, a patient consults an attorney regarding the nurse's liability. The patient is informed that grounds for malpractice must include (select all that apply):
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