The nurse conducts education for a client who is experiencing urinary incontinence. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further education?
A) "Relaxation of pelvic muscles may be a factor in incontinence."
B) "Reduced urethral resistance can be a cause of incontinence."
C) "Incontinence is normal with aging."
D) "A disturbance of my bladder is a factor in the development of incontinence."
Answer: C
Incontinence is not a normal result of aging. A disturbance of the bladder, relaxation of the pelvic muscles, and reduced urethral resistance are all potential factors in the development of incontinence.
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