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Glenda Morish
on Oct 27, 2024
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A patient complains that urine is passed when coughing or sneezing.How should the nurse document this complaint in the patient's healthcare record?
A) Transient incontinence
B) Overflow incontinence
C) Urge incontinence
D) Stress incontinence
Stress Incontinence
Stress incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine during activities that increase intra-abdominal pressure, such as coughing, sneezing, or lifting, due to weakened pelvic floor muscles.
Urge Incontinence
A condition characterized by the sudden, intense need to urinate followed by an involuntary loss of urine.
- Accurately document and understand different types of urinary incontinence.
Verified Answer
BA
Learning Objectives
- Accurately document and understand different types of urinary incontinence.
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