A postoperative prostatectomy patient is discouraged that he is still dribbling and wearing a protective pad 1 month after surgery. Which suggestion by the nurse would be most helpful to the patient?
a. Eating a low-residue diet to reduce the amount of urine
b. Drinking grapefruit juice to tighten the urinary sphincter of the bladder
c. Acquiring an indwelling catheter to pre-vent leakage
d. Practicing Kegel exercises several times a day
D
Kegel exercises increase the strength of the perineal floor muscle and will reduce dribbling. Die-tary intake will not reduce the amount of urine dribbling being experienced by the patient. An indwelling catheter will not provide the restorative care needed by the patient.
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