An older adult patient reports "losing urine" when she bends over or gets out of a chair.What type of incontinence does the nurse plan interventions for?
A)Overflow
B)Urge
C)Functional
D)Stress

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Stress incontinence is commonly seen in older women who involuntarily lose urine as the result of a sudden increase in intraabdominal pressure.Overflow incontinence consists of frequent involuntary losses of small amounts of urine.Functional incontinence is manifested by loss of large volumes of urine because of a lack of awareness of the need to void or a mobility problem.Urge incontinence is accompanied by a sudden urge to void.

An Older Adult Patient Reports "Losing Urine" When She Bends