The nurse is assessing an adult client in a urology clinic. The client reports that she has been having "accidents" and expresses frustration about this "normal part of aging." Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A)"Tell me more about the incontinence you are experiencing."
B)"You may need to have surgery to manage this problem."
C)"I understand you are frustrated about this occurrence."
D)"Unfortunately, aging and incontinence go hand in hand."

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A)As the body ages, there are anatomic changes that can increase the risk for urinary incontinence; however, this is not a normal part of aging. It is appropriate for the nurse to gather more information regarding the client's incontinence. It is beyond the nurse's scope of practice to recommend surgery to the client. Telling the client the nurse understands does not help to determine the cause of the client's incontinence.
B)As the body ages, there are anatomic changes that can increase the risk for urinary incontinence; however, this is not a normal part of aging. It is appropriate for the nurse to gather more information regarding the client's incontinence. It is beyond the nurse's scope of practice to recommend surgery to the client. Telling the client the nurse understands does not help to determine the cause of the client's incontinence.
C)As the body ages, there are anatomic changes that can increase the risk for urinary incontinence; however, this is not a normal part of aging. It is appropriate for the nurse to gather more information regarding the client's incontinence. It is beyond the nurse's scope of practice to recommend surgery to the client. Telling the client the nurse understands does not help to determine the cause of the client's incontinence.
D)As the body ages, there are anatomic changes that can increase the risk for urinary incontinence; however, this is not a normal part of aging. It is appropriate for the nurse to gather more information regarding the client's incontinence. It is beyond the nurse's scope of practice to recommend surgery to the client. Telling the client the nurse understands does not help to determine the cause of the client's incontinence.

The Nurse Is Assessing an Adult Client in a Urology