Incontinence

Chief Complaint/Reason for Visit

Knowledge deficit r/t incontinence

Plan for next visit

Teachings on incontinence

Teaching

Instructed patient/pcg on the use of absorbent products and changing when wet, wash skin with incontinence wipe or cleanser but avoiding excessive friction. Avoid soap as it removes natural protective lubricants. Instructed patient/pcg about possible complications of urinary incontinence, such as, urinary tract infections (cloudy, foul-smelling, urine), depression and loss of self-esteem, skin breakdown, etc.
Instructed patient/pcg on the use of absorbent products and changing when wet, wash skin with incontinence wipe or cleanser but avoiding excessive friction. Avoid soap as it removes natural protective lubricants. Instructed patient/pcg about possible complications of urinary incontinence, such as, urinary tract infections (cloudy, foul-smelling, urine), depression and loss of self-esteem, skin breakdown, etc.