A patient complains that she passes urine whenever she sneezes or coughs.How should the nurse document this complaint in the patient's healthcare record?

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Stress incontinence is an involuntary loss of urine that occurs with increased intra-abdominal pressure.Activities that typically produce the symptom include sneezing,coughing,laughing,lifting,and exercise.Transient incontinence is a short-term incontinence that is expected to resolve spontaneously.It is typically caused by urinary tract infection or medications,such as diuretics.Overflow incontinence is the loss of urine when the bladder becomes distended; it is commonly associated with fecal impaction,enlarged prostate,and neurological conditions.Urge incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine associated with a strong urge to void.

A Patient Complains That She Passes Urine Whenever She Sneezes