The nurse is planning a seminar on ways to ensure healthy genitourinary functioning when aging. What information should the nurse include in this presentation? Select all that apply.
1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Expect to develop urinary incontinence.
3. Be aware of responses to new medications.
4. It is normal to continue to desire sexual activity.
5. Take steps to prevent sexually transmitted infections.
1. Drink plenty of water.
3. Be aware of responses to new medications.
4. It is normal to continue to desire sexual activity.
5. Take steps to prevent sexually transmitted infections.
Explanation: 1. Drinking plenty of water is one way to ensure healthy genitourinary functioning.
2. Urinary incontinence is not normal, should not be expected, and should be evaluated by a healthcare provider.
3. Be aware of responses to new medications because age-related changes in the kidney may lead to over- or under-dosing.
4. It is normal to continue to desire sexual activity. It is also normal to have little interest in sex, particularly if that has been a long-term pattern.
5. If going to engage in sexual activity, take appropriate precautions to prevent sexually transmitted infections.
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