Perineal skin irritation Fluid intake of less than 1.500 mL/d Hx of UTI A fecal impaction
The perineum may become irritated by the frequent contact with urine (Opt1). Normal fluid intake is at least 1.500 mL/d and clients often decrease their intake to try to minimize urine leakage (Opt2). UTIs can contribute to incontinence (Opt4). A fecal impaction can compress the urethra. which results in sm. amts of urine leakage (Opt5). Antihistamines can cause urinary retention rather than urinary incontinence (Opt3).
