Personal careQuestion 1231 of 1700

What is the goal of timed voiding?

  1. To void every hour for the rest of the resident’s life
  2. To reach about four hours between voiding
  3. To void only when the urge to void is felt
  4. To limit the fluid intake of the resident
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Correct answer: To reach about four hours between voiding

The time between trips is made longer step by step. The goal is four hours.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.8: Assistance With Toileting

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026