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stress incontinence (Ans- loss of urine control during activity or coughing, sneezing, or laughing urge incontinence (Ans- a sudden strong urge to void, with rapid bladder contraction that does not allow enough time to get to the toilet before urinating mixed incontinence (Ans- a combination of both stress and urge incontinence functional incontinence (Ans- - lack of urine control in the absence of any abnormalities - includes impaired mobility, inability to unfasten clothing overflow incontinence (Ans- incomplete bladder emptying resulting in constant dribbling of urine or increased frequency of urinationtemporary incontinence (Ans- caused by severe constipation, infection, or medication urinary retention (Ans- - inability of the bladder to empty - characteristics: -- difficulty starting a stream or feeling of fullness despite urinating -- weak urine flow -- dribbling of urine -- causes: vaginal childbirth, diabetes, stroke, prostate enlargement, infection, surgery, bladder stones, bladder tumors, rectocele, cystocele, constipation, urethral stricture; medications such as antihistamines, anticholinergics, antispasmodics, and tricyclic antidepressants. factors affecting urinary elimination (Ans- - developmental factors: infants and children, older adults - psychosocial factors: alterations in the patient's elimination patterns may cause anxiety, voluntary suppression of the urge to void - food and fluid intake: affected by changes in the patient's eating or drinking pattern