Physiological AdaptationQuestion 242 of 2368

A client reports leaking urine when coughing and jumping. Which type of incontinence does this describe?

  1. Urge urinary incontinence
  2. Overflow incontinence
  3. Stress urinary incontinence
  4. Functional incontinence
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Correct answer: Stress urinary incontinence

Leakage with coughing or exertion from weak pelvic floor muscles is stress incontinence.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Elimination: Types of Urinary Incontinence. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026