When assessing the patient for urinary incontinence,which patient symptom best supports the nursing diagnosis of overflow incontinence?
A)"I have small accidents ever since I developed a cystocele."
B)"It burns so badly after I urinate that I hold it as long as I can."
C)"I can't make it to the toilet when I feel the need to urinate."
D)"I lose small amounts of urine when I sneeze or laugh hard."

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Typically,individuals with overflow incontinence complain of frequent losses of small volumes of urine,which are commonly a result of cystoceles.Burning indicates a urinary tract infection."Not making it" to the bathroom is generally functional incontinence.Losing control of the bladder with sneezing or laughing is a manifestation of stress incontinence.

When Assessing the Patient for Urinary Incontinence,which Patient Symptom Best