The nurse is caring for a patient with the nursing diagnosis of Urge urinary incontinence related to urinary tract infection. Which statement is appropriate for the "as evidenced by" portion of the patient's diagnosis?
a. Sudden leakage of urine when patient is unable to get to the toilet in time.
b. Continuous urine flow from the bladder regardless of attempts to use the toilet
c. Leakage of urine from the bladder when the patient coughs, sneezes, or laughs
d. Leakage of urine because the patient is unable to indicate need to use the toilet
ANS: A
Urge urinary incontinence occurs when the patient has a sudden need to urinate but cannot get to the toilet in time. Continuous flow of urine is deemed total urinary incontinence. Leakage of urine when sneezing or coughing is stress incontinence. Functional incontinence occurs when the patient cannot indicate need to use the toilet.
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