What is likely cause of this patients urinary incontinence

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Case Study- ELDER

P.J. is an 82-year-old man who presents to the outpatient office for a 6-month check-up. He walks with a cane and has complains of urinary incontinence.

Subjective Data

He is a widower, Lives in assisted living apartments

One meal a day in dining room, has light meals for breakfast and lunch

Nonsmoker, never smoked, Retired police officer

Has three grown children who live nearby

Objective Data

Vital signs: T 37.7 C (99.9 F) BP 108/62 HR 62 Resp 14

Height and weight: Within normal limits

Immunizations: Up-to-date

Medications: Digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.5 mcg per day, hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) 5 mg per day, aspirin 81 mg per day

Allergy to sulfa medications = Hives

Questions

What special considerations should the nurse keep in mind regarding the health history for individuals in this patient's age group?
Based on the complains of urinary incontinence what assessment would the RN perform?
What is the most likely cause of this patient's urinary incontinence based on the vital signs?
The nurse should advocate for implementation of what interventions for this patient's urinary incontinence?

Respond using evidence-based research, not opinion and remember to cite the reference in APA

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