To assist the woman in regaining control of the urinary sphincter for urinary incontinence, the nurse should teach the client to do which of the following?
A) Perform Kegel exercises daily.
B) Void every hour while awake.
C) Limit her intake of fluid.
D) Take a laxative every night.
A
Feedback:
The client should perform Kegel exercises daily to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. Bladder training with voiding every 3 to 5 hours helps to establish normal voiding intervals. Fluids should not be limited; however, the woman should avoid fluids that are irritants, such as caffeinated fluids, soda, and alcohol. Constipation is to be avoided, but a high-fiber diet rather than daily laxative use is recommended.
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