An 83-year-old stroke patient is exhibiting urinary incontinence. The nurse knows that various factors alter elimination patterns in older patients. Which of the following is an example of these factors?
A) Decreased residual volume
B) Increased muscle tone
C) Increased bladder capacity
D) Decreased muscle tone
Ans: D
Feedback: Factors that alter elimination patterns in the older adult include decreased bladder capacity, decreased muscle tone, increased residual volumes, and delayed perception of elimination cues.
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