Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client has urinary leakage due to nerve damage following a spinal cord injuryA nurse is caring for a client who has urinary leakage due to nerve damage following a spinal cord injury. The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following types of urinary incontinence?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Reflex incontinence (A) results from involuntary bladder contractions due to nerve damage, typical in spinal cord injuries. B occurs with physical pressure, C with sudden urges, and D with bladder overfilling, none matching the scenario.