transient (reversible) urinary incontinence
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Introduction
Temporary episodes of urinary incontinence that are reversible once the cause or causes of the episode(s) are identified & treated.
Etiology
Reversible factors (DRIP)
- D: delirium, dementia, depression
- R: restricted mobility, retention
- I: infection, inflammation (atrophic vaginitis), impaction
- P: pharmaceuticals, polyuria (glycosuria, CHF)