A female patient is admitted with multiple medical problems and incontinence, regardless of the position or situation. For which type of incontinence should the nurse plan care?
1. total
2. urge
3. stress
4. overflow
Correct Answer: 1
Total incontinence is the loss of all voluntary control over urination, and urine loss occurs without stimulus and in all positions. Urge incontinence is associated with a strong urge to void. Stress incontinence is the result of coughing or laughing. Overflow incontinence results from an inability to empty the bladder and is characterized by overdistention and the loss of small amounts of urine.
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