A nurse is preparing to catheterize a female client. What will the nurse consider when comparing the anatomy of the female urethra with that of the male urethra?

a) Neuromuscular problems may result in the client finding urinary control too much trouble, resulting in incontinence: Neuromuscular issues in older adults can affect their ability to control the bladder, leading to urinary incontinence due to weakened bladder muscles and impaired coordination of the sphincter.

b) Increased bladder muscle tone may reduce the capacity of the bladder to hold urine, resulting in frequency: Typically, aging results in decreased bladder muscle tone, not increased, leading to reduced capacity and increased frequency of urination. Increased tone would not typically cause frequency.

c) Decreased bladder contractility may lead to urine retention and stasis, which increases the likelihood of urinary tract infection: Aging can lead to decreased bladder contractility, resulting in urine retention, which can cause stasis and increase the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs).

d) The diminished ability of the kidneys to concentrate urine may result in urinary tract infection: While diminished kidney function may cause issues like dehydration or nocturia, it is not directly related to causing UTIs. UTIs are more commonly caused by poor urine flow or retention.

a) Vitamins, minerals, and water carbohydrates, protein, and lipids: While vitamins, minerals, and water are essential nutrients, they do not provide energy. The correct sources of energy are carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids.

b) Lipids, vitamins, and minerals: Lipids provide energy, but vitamins and minerals do not.

c) Carbohydrates, protein, and water: Water does not provide energy, although carbohydrates and proteins do.

d) Carbohydrates, protein, and lipids: Carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids are the three macronutrients that provide energy to the body. These nutrients are broken down to release energy (calories) for bodily functions.