An elderly patient who is being medicated for pain had an episode of incontinence. The nurse realizes that this patient is at risk for developing

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Dehydration can occur in elderly patients who are medicated for pain, especially if they are taking medications that may lead to decreased fluid intake or increased fluid loss, and if the episode of incontinence is not properly managed, leading to further fluid loss.

An Elderly Patient Who Is Being Medicated for Pain Had