A client diagnosed with diabetes has to void urine more often than usual. However, the
Volume of urine is not increased. What term should the nurse use to describe the client's condition in the electronic medical record?

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Frequency refers to the condition of needing to urinate more often than usual, without necessarily an increase in the total volume of urine produced, fitting the client's symptoms. Polyuria involves an increased total volume of urine, incontinence refers to a lack of control over urination, and dysuria means painful urination.

A Client Diagnosed with Diabetes Has to Void Urine More