transient incontinence - answer✔temporary or occasional incontinence that is reversed when the
cause is treated. (Can be caused by meds)
urgency incontinence - answer✔Not enough time to make it to the restroom once the urge
occurs. (Start a restroom schedule)
functional incontinence - answer✔cannot functionally get to the bathroom on time (ex. Arthritis
in the hands and cannot unbutton pants in time)
stress incontinence - answer✔sneezing, coughing, laughing causes incontinence due to weakened
pelvic floor muscles (not large amounts voided) Can be treated with Kegels
reflex incontinence - answer✔Spinal injury patients/nerve damage that affects the relaxion and
contraction of bladder and urinary sphincter
anesthesia - answer✔Can cause urinary retention or overflow incontinence
Lasix - answer✔Can cause urgency and incontinence
Pyridium - answer✔Some change the color of urine. Pyridium is given is conjunction with an
antibiotic to help with the pain of antibiotic and turns the urine orange
Incontinence interventions for the elderly - answer✔Offer toileting every 2 hours
Encourage to empty bladder before and after meals and at bedtime.
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