You are caring for an 82-year-old client who needs bladder training. You know that bladder training is difficult for older adult clients with neurologic deficit because of what?
A) Urinary incontinence
B) Urinary retention
C) Decreased energy expenditure
D) Relaxation of the internal bladder sphincter
D
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An age-related delay in the relaxation of the internal bladder sphincter may make bladder training difficult. Urinary incontinence, urinary retention, and decreased energy expenditure are not the factors that make bladder training difficult for older adult clients with neurologic deficit.
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