Which condition is characterized by a sudden, unstoppable urge to urinate with leakage?

Which condition is characterized by a sudden, unstoppable urge to urinate with leakage?

• A. Overactive Bladder
• B. Oliguria
• C. Polyuria
• D. Urinary Hesitancy

Answer: (A)

This item tests recognizing a pattern of urgent, uncontrollable urination that often leads to leakage. Overactive bladder involves a sudden, compelling urge to void that is difficult to defer, and leakage commonly occurs when the urge is strong. The detrusor muscle may be overactive, causing that abrupt, unstoppable urge. In addition to urgency, people with this condition may experience frequent urination and nighttime urination, but the hallmark in this scenario is the sudden, strong urge with leakage. Oliguria means very little urine output, not a sudden urge. Polyuria is excessive urine production. Urinary hesitancy is trouble starting a urine stream.

This item tests recognizing a pattern of urgent, uncontrollable urination that often leads to leakage. Overactive bladder involves a sudden, compelling urge to void that is difficult to defer, and leakage commonly occurs when the urge is strong. The detrusor muscle may be overactive, causing that abrupt, unstoppable urge. In addition to urgency, people with this condition may experience frequent urination and nighttime urination, but the hallmark in this scenario is the sudden, strong urge with leakage.

Oliguria means very little urine output, not a sudden urge. Polyuria is excessive urine production. Urinary hesitancy is trouble starting a urine stream.