Question

After becoming incontinent of urine, an older client is admitted to a nursing home. The client’s rheumatoid arthritis contributes to severely painful joints. Which need is the primary consideration in the care of this client?

Answer 1

A urinary catheter

Step-by-step explanation:

A urinary catheter is a tube that drains urine from the bladder. It is used in conditions such as incontinence, urinary retention or following a gynecologic surgery.

The urinary catheter, through the opening for the passage of urine called the urethra, is passed into the bladder. The catheter is connected to a bag that collects the urine. This bag could come in a small or a big size, depending on the purpose of usage and the time of the day being used.

The lack of control of urination, coupled with the fact that the client's rheumatoid arthritis makes it more difficult to move, makes an alternative means of passing urine important. The urinary bag does not require any form of movement to be functional therefore, with a urinary catheter and bag, the patient is stable and can effectively be given treatment to alleviate the pain and manage the incontinence.