A 52-year-old patient states that when she sneezes or coughs she "wets herself a little." She is very concerned that something may be wrong with her.The nurse suspects that the problem is:

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Stress incontinence is involuntary urine loss with physical strain,sneezing,or coughing.Dysuria is pain or burning with urination.Hematuria is bleeding with urination.Urge incontinence is involuntary urine loss but it occurs due to an overactive detrusor muscle in the bladder that contracts and causes an urgent need to void.

A 52-Year-Old Patient States That When She Sneezes or Coughs