A client tells the nurse, "Every time I sneeze, I wet my pants." What is this type of involuntary escape of urine called?
A) Urinary incontinence
B) Urinary incompetence
C) Normal micturition
D) Uncontrolled voiding
Ans: A
The process of emptying the bladder is termed micturition, voiding, or urination. Sometimes increased abdominal pressure, such as occurs when sneezing or coughing, forces an involuntary escape of urine, especially in women because the urethra is shorter. Any involuntary loss of urine that causes such a problem is referred to as urinary incontinence.
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