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Urinary Incontinence Urinary incontinence is the inability to control urination. The patient may leak urine or may not be able to hold their urine at all. Some causes of urinary incontinence may include: use of medications such as diuretics, sedatives or alcohol inability to reach the bathroom in a timely manner weak muscles in the pelvis area constipation confusion anxiety or nervousness urinary infections damage to the bladder from injury or illness side effects of radiation treatments What You Can Do: Managing urinary incontinence can prevent discomfort, skin problems and possible infection. Your Arbor Hospice nurse and nurse’s aide can help you determine what may be the most helpful. Suggestions may include: Use diapers, pads, shields and/or protective bed pads to catch the urine. Change soiled diapers, pads, or linens immediately to prevent skin breakdown. Copyright January 1999 The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast Urinary Incontinence Page 1 of 3 Clean the perineal area with soap and water after each incontinent episode. Dry well. A barrier cream may be helpful to prevent skin irritations. Your Hospice nurse can recommend creams to help prevent skin problems. Check the patient for wetness every 2 hours Ask the patient if they need to use the urinal, bedside commode, or bedpan frequently. Place these items close to the patient. Move the patient closer to the bathroom if able Offer assistance in taking the patient to the toilet. Encourage the patient to drink less fluid late in the day. Take diuretics, if ordered, early in the day. Offer reassurance and understanding of the problem. Call your Hospice nurse if you notice: difficulty urinating burning, pressure, or pain when urinating urinating small, frequent amounts blood in urine or cloudy urine Talk to your Arbor Hospice nurse about other treatments that may be helpful, such as medication or catheter insertion. Special Instructions: ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ Copyright January 1999 The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast Urinary Incontinence Page 2 of 3 If you have any questions or concerns about urinary incontinence or skin care, please contact your Arbor Hospice team any time. We want to be responsive to your needs and concerns. Copyright January 1999 The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast Urinary Incontinence Page 3 of 3