One of the most common causes of urinary incontinence in an immobile older person is
a. Fecal impaction
b. Dietary indiscretions
c. Congestive heart failure
d. Lack of awareness of the urge to void
A
Fecal impaction, a large amount of stool in the bowel, increases intra-abdominal pressure and places pressure on the bladder, causing urinary incontinence. Dietary indiscretions (response B) and congestive heart failure (response C) are not causes of urinary incontinence. Lack of awareness of the urge to void (response D) is not caused by immobility.
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