To minimize the patient experiencing nocturia, the nurse would teach him or her to:
A) Perform perineal hygiene after urinating.
B) Set up a toileting schedule.
C) Double void.
D) Limit fluids before bedtime.
Answer: D) Limit fluids before bedtime.
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