Transient Incontinence – Common Causes Nursing Mnemonic (P-DIAPERS)
Included In This Lesson
Outline
P-DIAPERS
- P-Psychologic
- D-Delirium
- I-Infection
- A-Atrophic Urethra
- P-Pharmaceuticals – blood pressure medication, antidepressants, diuretics, sleeping pills
- E-Excess Urine Output
- R-Restricted Mobility
- S-Stool Impaction
Description
These are common causes of transient incontinence – when a patient cannot hold their urine and becomes incontinent without warning, periodically. This occurs in children and commonly in older adults
Nursing Mnemonics
In this course, you’ll be able to learn different mnemonics that will help you to remember the need to know nursing information!