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P.J. is an 82-year-old man who presents to the outpatient office for a 6-month check-up. He walks with a cane and has complains of urinary incontinence.
Subjective Data
He is a widower, Lives in assisted living apartments
One meal a day in dining room, has light meals for breakfast and lunch
Nonsmoker, never smoked, Retired police officer
Has three grown children who live nearby
Objective Data
Vital signs: T 37.7 C (99.9 F) BP 108/62 HR 62 Resp 14
Height and weight: Within normal limits
Immunizations: Up-to-date
Medications: Digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.5 mcg per day, hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) 5 mg per day, aspirin 81 mg per day
Allergy to sulfa medications = Hives
Questions
What special considerations should the nurse keep in mind regarding the health history for individuals in this patient’s age group?
Based on the complains of urinary incontinence what assessment would the RN perform?
What is the most likely cause of this patient’s urinary incontinence based on the vital signs?
The nurse should advocate for implementation of what interventions for this patient’s urinary incontinence?
Respond using evidence-based research, not opinion and remember to cite the reference in APA.
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