A patient who is recovering from spinal surgery had "an accident" while attempting to reach the bathroom to void. The type of incontinence this patient most likely experienced is which of the following?

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Functional incontinence occurs when a person recognizes the need to urinate but cannot make it to the bathroom in time due to a physical or environmental barrier. In this case, the patient's recent spinal surgery likely limited their mobility, leading to an inability to reach the bathroom in time.

A Patient Who Is Recovering from Spinal Surgery Had "An