Question

47 of 50. the nurse is told by an older client that they have begun to be incontinent of urine at night and that they now drink no fluids after 1800. which is the nurses best response? answer options: 1. “incontinence is to be expected in old age.” 2. “older people do not need as much fluid intake as younger people.” 3. “incontinence at any age should be evaluated by your primary - health - care provider.” 4. “thats a good idea; youre the best judge of how much fluid you should or should not drink.” rationale, strategy, reference, tip

Explanation:

Incontinence at any age is a concerning symptom that requires medical evaluation. Aging does not make incontinence an inevitable and normal part of life. Older people still need adequate fluid intake for overall health, and self - diagnosis of fluid needs is not advisable in the context of incontinence.

Answer:

1. "Incontinence at any age should be evaluated by your primary health - care provider."