A client comes to the clinic for a follow-up visit. During the interview, the client states, "Sometimes when I have to urinate I can't control it, and do not reach the bathroom in time." The nurse suspects that the client is experiencing which type of incontinence?
A) Stress
B) Urge
C) Overflow
D) Functional

Question

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The client's symptoms of not being able to control urination when they need to may indicate urge incontinence, which is characterized by a sudden urge to urinate that is difficult to control. Stress incontinence involves leakage of urine during activities that increase abdominal pressure, such as coughing or sneezing, while overflow incontinence is characterized by leakage due to an overfilled bladder that is unable to empty completely. Functional incontinence involves the inability to reach a bathroom in time due to physical or mental limitations, such as mobility issues or dementia.

A Client Comes to the Clinic for a Follow-Up Visit