A client with urinary incontinence is scheduled for surgery. The client states "This will fix my incontinence." The nurse should assess this client for the presence of
a. an anatomic defect.
b. an infection.
c. pyelonephritis.
d. the presence of residual urine.
A
Surgery should be performed in the incontinent client only when a structural or anatomic defect is found.
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