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 knows that problem is:

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Hematuria is bleeding with urination.True incontinence-loss of urine without warning.Urgency incontinence-sudden loss,as with acute cystitis.Stress incontinence-loss of urine with physical strain as a result of muscle weakness;urination with a sneeze,laugh,cough,or bearing down.

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