Which statement made by a client with stress incontinence indicates a need for clarification of nutrition therapy?
a. "I will limit my total intake of fluids."
b. "I will avoid drinking alcoholic beverag-es."
c. "I will avoid drinking caffeinated beve-rages."
d. "I will try to lose about 10% of my body weight."
A
Limiting fluids concentrates urine and can irritate tissues, leading to increased incontinence. Many people try to manage incontinence by limiting fluids. Alcoholic and caffeinated beverages are bladder stimulants. Obesity increases intra-abdominal pressure, causing incontinence.
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