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urinary continence

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urinary continence,
a nursing outcome from the Nursing Outcomes Classification defined as the control of the elimination of urine from the bladder. See also Nursing Outcomes Classification.

Patient discussion about urinary continence.

Q. will i need daipers becuse of my bladder

A. Not diapers, Even if one has lost control over his bladder, diapers are not used but rather other things like penrose (in case of men) or catheter.

However, bladder stones can usually be treated and don’t necessitate these measures, as you can read here: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001275.htm)

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Since birth, the patient did not have any problems with urinary infection and established satisfactory urinary continence.
 
 
 
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