You are caring for an 89-year-old woman who was admitted to the hospital for weakness and a cough.In her assessment,the client describes that she has to go to the bathroom frequently and manages this by monitoring her fluid intake,especially before going to bed.She has no pain or discomfort with voiding.The nurse knows:
A) that this is normal for a woman her age.
B) that this is indicative of a urinary tract infection.
C) that this is a sign of diabetes.
D) that the patient is drinking too many fluids.

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One of the normal age-related changes is a reduction in bladder capacity.The capacity declines from 500 to 600 mL in a younger adult to 250 mL in an older adult.Given that this is her only symptom,it is unlikely the client has a urinary tract infection.Because increased frequency of voiding is her only symptom,it is unlikely that the cause is diabetes or that her fluid intake is inappropriate.

You Are Caring for an 89-Year-Old Woman Who Was Admitted