The Inability to Voluntarily Retain Urine Is ________

question 132

Multiple Choice

The inability to voluntarily retain urine is ________.

• A)incontinence
• B)hesitancy
• C)micturition
• D)retention

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Definitions:

Sims's Position

A body position where a person lies on their left side with the right knee and thigh drawn up toward the chest, commonly used for rectal examinations.

Knee-Chest

A body position where the patient rests on their knees and chest, often used for examinations or treatments involving the back or lower abdomen.

Rectal Examination

A medical procedure in which a doctor or nurse inserts a finger into the rectum to check for abnormalities of organs or other structures in the pelvis.

Glasgow Coma Scale

A clinical scale used to measure a person's level of consciousness after a brain injury.