A patient who is recovering from spinal surgery had an accident ...

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A patient who is recovering from spinal surgery had an accident while attempting to reach the bathroom to void. Which type of incontinence did this patient probably experience?
 
  1. functional
  2. urge
  3. stress
  4. total

Question 2

A patient with a urinary diversion device is at risk for impaired skin integrity. Which intervention should the nurse perform for this patient?
 
  1. emptying the bag reservoir every 2 hours
  2. changing urine collection device every other day
  3. teaching self-catheterization technique
  4. monitoring for foul-smelling urine

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Functional incontinence results from physical, environmental, or psychosocial causes. Impaired mobility is one such cause. Urge incontinence occurs when the patient must void immediately when the urge is perceived. Stress incontinence is the result of coughing or laughing. Total incontinence is the loss of all voluntary control over urination and urine loss occurring without stimulus and in all positions.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Overfilling the collection bag can damage the seal, allowing leakage and contact of urine with the skin. The urine collection device is changed as needed. Teaching self-catheterization technique is not an appropriate intervention for this problem. Monitoring for foul-smelling urine does not help with the risk for impaired skin integrity.

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