A patient is participating in bladder retraining activities. Which toileting activities will reduce the patient's episodes of incontinence?
Select all that apply.
1. scheduled toileting
2. habit training
3. intermittent straight catheterization
4. external catheter placement at bedtime
5. use of adult incontinence protection devices
Correct Answer: 1, 2
Behavioral techniques such as scheduled toileting and habit training reduce the frequency of incontinence. Scheduled toileting is toileting at regular intervals (e.g., every 2 to 4 hours). Habit retraining is toileting the patient on a schedule that corresponds with the normal pattern. Intermittent straight catheterization and external catheter placement are not toileting activities. Adult incontinence devices do not reduce periods of incontinence.
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