A patient who has urinary incontinence is at risk for urinary tract infection and urinary calculi.What should the nurse teach the patient and family regarding the best way to prevent these complications?

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Encouraging the patient to void at least every 2 hours and to take at least 2000 mL of fluid daily will help prevent urinary stasis and infection. Restricting fluids and frequency of incontinence can lead to dehydration and worsen the condition. A voiding schedule no more often than every 4 hours is too infrequent and can lead to urinary stasis. An indwelling catheter is only recommended in certain situations and increases the risk for infection and calculi formation.

A Patient Who Has Urinary Incontinence Is at Risk for Urinary