Several Weeks After a Stroke, a Patient Has Urinary Incontinence

Several weeks after a stroke, a patient has urinary incontinence resulting from an impaired awareness of bladder fullness. A bladder retraining program for the patient should include

A) limiting fluid intake to 1000 ml daily to reduce urine volume.
B) assisting the patient onto the bedside commode every 2 hours.
C) performing intermittent catheterization after each voiding to check for residual urine.
D) using an external "condom" catheter to protect the skin and prevent embarrassment.

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