The nurse is interviewing a client who states the presence of urinary incontinence with coughing and sneezing. Which term will the nurse use when documenting this finding in the medical record?
1. Functional.
2. Reflex.
3. Stress.
4. Urge.
Correct Answer: 3
Stress incontinence is involuntary urination occurring with coughing, sneezing, or straining. Stress incontinence can be either partial or complete leakage of urine from the bladder. Functional incontinence results when there is an inability to reach the toilet in time; reflex incontinence occurs with spinal cord damage; and urge incontinence may be due to excessive intake of fluids, diminished bladder capacity, or urinary tract infection.
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