A patient who is recovering from spinal surgery had "an accident" while attempting to reach the bathroom to void. Which type of incontinence did this patient probably experience?
1. functional
2. urge
3. stress
4. total
Correct Answer: 1
Functional incontinence results from physical, environmental, or psychosocial causes. Impaired mobility is one such cause. Urge incontinence occurs when the patient must void immediately when the urge is perceived. Stress incontinence is the result of coughing or laughing. Total incontinence is the loss of all voluntary control over urination and urine loss occurring without stimulus and in all positions.
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