How Do You Provide Nursing Interventions For Patients With Urinary Incontinence?
Urinary incontinence – a condition where you are unable to control urine output-can be a potentially embarrassing problem for many. Incontinence can occur due to various factors. It can be due to weak muscles or a urinary infection and because there are different causes of urinary incontinence, there are different types of urinary incontinence. Assess your patient to find out what type of urinary incontinence they have and what their emotional response to it is. Ask them what happens before they experience periods of incontinence. Also ask them how they feel. Find out if they are still involved in social activities and how they cope with their condition. Inform your patient that seeking medical help for his condition is something that is appropriate to do. Help your patient understand that types of urinary incontinence that disrupt their social lives or personal hygiene should be investigated, so that they can get effective treatment. Teach your patient about all the treatments availab
