In an assessment of a client with reflex incontinence the nurse expects to find that the client has:
1. A constant dribbling of urine
2. An uncontrollable loss of urine when coughing or sneezing
3. No urge to void and an unawareness of bladder filling
4. An immediate urge to void but not enough time to reach the bathroom
ANS: 3
The nurse expects to find the client with reflex incontinence to have no urge to void and an una-wareness of bladder filling. A constant dribbling of urine may be seen with overflow inconti-nence. With stress incontinence the client is unable to control loss of urine when coughing or sneezing. Functional incontinence is seen when there is an immediate urge to void but not enough time to get to the bathroom.
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