Asked by Keaton Cheropita on May 07, 2024

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An 86-year-old patient is experiencing uncontrollable leakage of urine with a strong desire to void and even leaks on the way to the toilet. Which priority nursing diagnosis will the nurse include in the patient's plan of care?

A) Functional urinary incontinence
B) Urge urinary incontinence
C) Impaired skin integrity
D) Urinary retention

Urinary Incontinence

The involuntary leakage of urine, indicating a lack of control over the urinary sphincter.

Functional Urinary Incontinence

A form of urinary incontinence where external factors such as physical disability or environmental barriers prevent timely access to a toilet.

Urge Urinary Incontinence

A condition characterized by a sudden, intense urge to urinate followed by an involuntary loss of urine.

  • Understand the concepts and management strategies for different types of urinary incontinence.
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Gianluca CanessaMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Urge urinary incontinence is the leakage of urine associated with a strong urge to void. Patients leak urine on the way to or at the toilet and rush or hurry to the toilet. Urinary retention is the inability to empty the bladder. Functional urinary incontinence is incontinence due to causes outside the urinary tract, such as mobility or cognitive impairments. While Impaired skin integrity can occur, it is not the priority at this time, and there is no data to support this diagnosis.