Nursing Management of Urinary Incontinence

• What is the focus of the nursing management discussed?

  Nursing management of urinary incontinence
• What are the conservative management strategies for urinary incontinence symptoms?

  • Hydration
  • Reduce caffeine and alcohol
  • Smoking cessation
  • Manage constipation:
  • Fluid intake
  • Dietary fiber
  • Exercise
  • Stool softeners
• How can improving continence benefit patients?

  It can help prevent falls and skin breakdown
• What is habit training in the context of urinary incontinence management?

  • Use a voiding diary
  • Establish voiding frequency
  • Create a voiding schedule
• What is prompted toileting and who benefits from it?

  • Regular reminders for patients
  • Particularly beneficial for those with cognitive impairment
• What types of products are recommended for managing urinary incontinence?

  Incontinence pads, briefs, pad-pant systems
• How do incontinence pads differ from regular underwear?

  They are designed to contain urine