The older adult female patient is concerned about incontinence when she sneezes. What is the correct terminology for this type of incontinence?
a. Urge incontinence
b. Stress incontinence
c. Overflow incontinence
d. Functional incontinence
ANS: B
Stress incontinence results from increased abdominal pressure, which occurs with coughing or sneezing. Urge incontinence occurs after a sudden urge to void and is associated with cystitis, tumors, stones, and CNS disorders. Overflow incontinence is associated with diabetic neuropathy and spinal cord injuries. Functional incontinence results from unwillingness or inability to get to the toilet.
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