A patient complains that she passes urine whenever she sneezes or coughs.How should the nurse document this complaint in the patient's healthcare record?

A) Transient incontinence
B) Overflow incontinence
C) Urge incontinence
D) Stress incontinence

Stress incontinence is an involuntary loss of urine that occurs with increased intra-abdominal pressure.Activities that typically produce the symptom include sneezing,coughing,laughing,lifting,and exercise.Transient incontinence is a short-term incontinence that is expected to resolve spontaneously.It is typically caused by urinary tract infection or medications,such as diuretics.Overflow incontinence is the loss of urine when the bladder becomes distended; it is commonly associated with fecal impaction,enlarged prostate,and neurological conditions.Urge incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine associated with a strong urge to void.