Question

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing urinary incontinence. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching plan for this client?

a. Restrict fluid intake to 1 liter per day.
b. Decrease fiber intake.
c. Reduce intake of caffeinated and carbonated beverages.
d. Avoid Kegel exercises.

Answer 1

The nurse should recommend to reduce intake of caffeinated and carbonated beverages.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should include the recommendation to reduce intake of caffeinated and carbonated beverages in the teaching plan for the client experiencing urinary incontinence. Caffeine and carbonation can act as diuretics and increase the amount of urine produced, potentially exacerbating urinary incontinence.