The nurse is caring for an older adult patient who has a constant urge to void due to a bladder infection.Which are the appropriate nursing diagnoses for this patient?

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Sleep deprivation is appropriate for the patient due to frequent need to use the toilet at night.The elderly patient is at risk for falls when ambulating to the toilet.Urinary frequency is appropriate as the patient has a constant urge to void.Risk for urge urinary incontinence is also appropriate as urinary tract inflammation can lead to loss of urine.Risk for infection is not appropriate as the patient already has a bladder infection.

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