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The older adult female patient is concerned about incontinence when she sneezes. What is the correct terminology for this type of incontinence?

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Correct Answer:

Stress incontinence

Rationale:

🤧This type of incontinence is triggered by intra-abdominal pressure, such as coughing or sneezing.

💦Stress incontinence is more common in older women, especially postmenopausal or after childbirth.

🧍‍♀️It results from weakened pelvic floor muscles or urethral sphincter weakness.

🩺Treatment includes Kegel exercises, bladder training, or surgical interventions depending on severity.

📌core message

Stress incontinence occurs due to involuntary urine leakage when intra-abdominal pressure rises.

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