Question

The nurse working at the senior center notices Mrs Jones, a 78-year old crying. The nurse approach Mrs Jones and asks if she needs help. Mrs Jones stars “ I am so embarrassed. I had another accident and my pants are all wet. It’s like I’m a baby. I never should have come to the senior center." Whar factors may be contributing to urinary incontinence? How should the nurse respond to Mrs Jones?

Answer 1

urinary incontinence in senile people and mostly in women where they are more frequent are usually due to weakening of the pelvic floor and anatomical alterations of the internal genital organs such as prolapses.

The nurse, in addition to providing an emotional support, should induce the woman to use disposable diapers and evaluation for gynecology.