Bladder training instructions are being given to a patient who has a history of urinary incontinence. The initial instructions the nurse should give the patient are to:
1. "Wait until you feel the urge to void."
2. "Don't void any more often than every 4 to 6 hours."
3. "Void every 2 to 3 hours while awake."
4. "Void any time you feel the urge."
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Bladder training uses scheduled voiding; the patient is encouraged to delay voiding and voids only every 2 to 3 hours while awake.
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