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Urinary Incontinence in Elderly

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What is a possible underlying cause of diminishing energy over months or weeks?

Urinary incontinence

Arthritis and pain

Slow GI bleed (correct)

Frequent nighttime urination

What percentage of older adults living at home are incontinent?

Between 40% and 60% of older adults

Between 8% and 38% of older adults (correct)

Between 70% and 90% of older adults

Between 2% and 5% of older adults

What is a common misconception about urinary incontinence among older adults?

That it is only a problem for older adults with chronic conditions

That it is a normal and expected part of aging (correct)

That it is only a problem for older women

That it is only a problem for older men

What is a possible consequence of urinary incontinence?

Embarrassment and demoralization Signup and view all the answers

What is a chronic condition that can be associated with urinary incontinence?

Stroke Signup and view all the answers

What is the reported incidence of new-onset incontinence among hospitalized older adults?

35% to 42% of hospitalized older adults Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible problem that can be associated with urinary incontinence?

Bowel elimination problems Signup and view all the answers

What is a question that can be asked to assess bowel elimination problems?

Do you have any problems with bowel elimination? Signup and view all the answers

What is a common problem that can be associated with urine control?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a medication that can be associated with urinary incontinence?

Cold or sinus medications Signup and view all the answers