A 78-Year-Old Patient Is Admitted to the Hospital with Dehydration

Multiple Choice

A 78-year-old patient is admitted to the hospital with dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. The patient is confused and incontinent of urine on admission. In developing a plan of care for the patient, an appropriate nursing intervention for the patient's incontinence is to

A) insert an indwelling catheter.
B) apply absorbent incontinent pads.
C) assist the patient to the bathroom q2hr.
D) restrict fluids after the evening meal.