The Client with Urinary Incontinence

93.

What should the nurse teach the client to do

to prevent stress incontinence? Select all that apply.
1. Use techniques that strengthen the sphincter
and structural supports of the bladder, such
as Kegel exercises.
2. Avoid dietary irritants (e.g., caffeine, alcoholic
beverages).
3. Not to laugh when in social gatherings.
4. Carry an extra incontinence pad when away
from home.
5. Obtain a fl uid intake of 500 mL/day.

94.

A client has stress incontinence. Which of

the following data from the clients history contributes
to the clients incontinence?
1. The clients intake of 2 to 3 L of fl uid per day.
2. The clients history of three full-term pregnancies.
3. The clients age of 45 years.
4. The clients history of competitive swimming.

95.

The primary goal of nursing care for a client

with stress incontinence is to:
1. Help the client adjust to the frequent episodes
of incontinence.
2. Eliminate all episodes of incontinence.
3. Prevent the development of urinary tract
infections.
4. Decrease the number of incontinence episodes.

96.

The nurse is developing a teaching plan for a

client with stress incontinence. Which of the following
instructions should be included?
1. Avoid activities that are stressful and upsetting.
2. Avoid caffeine and alcohol.
3. Do not wear a girdle.
4. Limit physical exertion.

97.

A client has urge incontinence. When obtaining

the health history, the nurse should ask if the
client has:
1. Inability to empty the bladder.
2. Loss of urine when coughing.
3. Involuntary urination with minimal warning.
4. Frequent dribbling of urine.

98.

Which of the following interventions would

be most appropriate for a client who has urge incontinence?
1. Have the client urinate on a timed schedule.
2. Provide a bedside commode.
3. Administer prophylactic antibiotics.
4. Teach the client intermittent self-catheterization
technique.