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    Ati nur 528 med surg proctored exam (geriatrics)

    A patient tells the nurse, "Every time I laugh or cough, I wet myself." Which type of urinary incontinence is this patient describing?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Functional: Occurs when a person is unable to reach the toilet in time due to mobility or cognitive issues-not triggered by physical pressure. B. Stress: Leakage occurs with increased intra-abdominal pressure (e.g., coughing, sneezing, laughing). Most common in older women. C. Mixed: Combination of stress and urge incontinence, which is not supported by the limited symptoms described. D. Urge: Characterized by a sudden, intense urge to urinate followed by involuntary leakage-not linked to coughing/laughing.

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