Urinary incontinence and the older adult.
نویسنده
چکیده
1. Evaluate symptoms to accurately classify a patient with urinary incontinence (UI). 2. Apply an understanding of the pathophysiology and risk factors for UI to patient care. 3. Evaluate the most recent clinical evidence for pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment of UI. 4. Design a patient-specific treatment plan to achieve optimal outcomes in an elderly patient with UI. 5. Assess for reversible causes in the patient with UI. 6. Analyze the risks and benefits of using UI medications in patients with dementia.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Australian nurses' journal. Royal Australian Nursing Federation
دوره 12 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1983