Urinary and Fecal Incontinence

Provides coverage of both urinary and fecal incontinence. Each section begins with a review of normal physiology and then describes common pathophysiologic processes. This text is designed to strengthen the clinician's knowledge base in the areas of physiology, common pathophysiologic mechanisms, and treatments.

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"Urinary and Fecal Incontinence, Nursing Management", provides equal coverage of both urinary and fecal incontinence. It presents the most current and relevant information needed by health professionals caring for patients with an incontinence problem. This text focuses on multidisciplinary incontinence management to ensure each patient is offered comprehensive evaluation, accurate diagnosis, and appropriate treatment. Each section begins with a review of normal physiology and then describes common pathophysiologic processes; subsequent chapters on assessment and management are based on the preceding discussion of normal physiology and potential alterations. This text is designed to strengthen and broaden the clinician's knowledge base in the areas of physiology, common pathophysiologic mechanisms, and available treatments.