Which statement about age-related changes is NOT typical?

• A. Increased bladder capacity
• B. Decreased bladder capacity and sensation
• C. Increased residual urine
• D. Higher risk of incontinence and infections

Answer: (A)

With aging, the bladder tends to store less urine and empty less efficiently. The detrusor muscle often becomes less compliant and weaker, which lowers bladder capacity and dulls the sensation of fullness. This combination leads to more frequent voiding, especially at night, and greater residual urine after voiding. The unfinished emptying and reduced storage heighten the risk of incontinence and urinary tract infections. Therefore, the idea that bladder capacity increases is not typical for older adults; capacity generally decreases rather than rises. The other statements describe common age-related changes: reduced bladder capacity and sensation, more residual urine, and a higher risk of incontinence and infections.