The nurse is providing care to a client who is experiencing urinary incontinence.Which independent nursing intervention is the most appropriate for this client?
A) Encouraging increased fluid intake
B) Providing catheter care
C) Instructing on self-catheterization
D) Implementing hygiene care

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A) Clients with urinary incontinence require determination of the cause, appropriate treatment, and hygiene care. Encouraging increased fluid intake is appropriate for a client who is dehydrated. Instructing on self-catheterization and providing catheter care is appropriate for a client who is diagnosed with urinary retention.
B) Clients with urinary incontinence require determination of the cause, appropriate treatment, and hygiene care. Encouraging increased fluid intake is appropriate for a client who is dehydrated. Instructing on self-catheterization and providing catheter care is appropriate for a client who is diagnosed with urinary retention.
C) Clients with urinary incontinence require determination of the cause, appropriate treatment, and hygiene care. Encouraging increased fluid intake is appropriate for a client who is dehydrated. Instructing on self-catheterization and providing catheter care is appropriate for a client who is diagnosed with urinary retention.
D) Clients with urinary incontinence require determination of the cause, appropriate treatment, and hygiene care. Encouraging increased fluid intake is appropriate for a client who is dehydrated. Instructing on self-catheterization and providing catheter care is appropriate for a client who is diagnosed with urinary retention.

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