Notes
- Kidneys less palpable on examination d/t decreased size.
- Decreased GFR, increased BUN and creatinine d/t decreased renal blood flow.
- Increased risk for dehydration.
- Increased incidence of urinary incontinence.
- Urinary frequency, urgency, and incontinence d/t decreased bladder capacity.
- Urinary hesitancy, frequency, straining, slow urine stream, and urinary retention d/t enlargement of prostate gland (males).