The nursing instructor is reviewing a plan of care formulated by a nursing student who is preparing to instruct a pregnant client in performing Kegel exercises. The nursing instructor asks the student the purpose of the Kegel exercises

Which of the following responses, made by the student, indicates an understanding of the purpose of these types of exercises? 1. "The exercises will help reduce backaches."
2. "The exercises will help prevent ankle edema."
3. "The exercises will help prevent urinary tract infections."
4. "The exercises will help strengthen the pelvic floor in preparation for delivery."


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Rationale: Kegel exercises will assist in strengthening the pelvic floor. Pelvic tilt exercises will help reduce backaches. Instructing a client to drink 8 oz of fluids six times a day will help pre-vent urinary tract infections. Leg elevation will assist in preventing ankle edema.

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