A client who visits a health care facility for a routine assessment complains to the nurse that he is unable to control his urinary elimination. This has resulted in him soiling his clothes and has led to significant embarrassment
How should the nurse document the client's condition? A) Albuminuria
B) Nocturia
C) Dysuria
D) Incontinence
D
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The nurse should document the client's condition as urinary incontinence. Incontinence is the inability to control either urinary or bowel elimination and is abnormal after a person is toilet-trained. Albuminuria is urine containing excessive protein. Dysuria is difficult or uncomfortable voiding.
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