During a group prenatal teaching session, the nurse teaches Kegel exercises. Which statements would be appropriate for this teaching session? Select all that apply
a. "Kegel exercises help keep your uterus strong during the pregnancy."
b. "Kegel exercises should be performed twice a day."
c. "Kegel exercises should be performed 50 to 100 times a day."
d. "To perform Kegel exercises, slowly squeeze to a peak at the count of eight, and then slowly release to a count of eight."
e. "To perform Kegel exercises, rapidly perform alternating squeeze-release exercises up to the count of eight."
ANS: C, D
Kegel exercises can be performed to prepare for and to recover from birth. The nurse should direct the woman to squeeze slowly to a peak at the count of eight and then to release slowly to the count of eight. The nurse can prescribe this exercise to be performed 50 to 100 times a day.
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