A nurse is the guest speaker at a women's club. Most of the women are over the age of 40 years. The women have asked the nurse to speak on health promotion topics. In the area of urinary urgency, the nurse will instruct the women to:
A) limit fluid intake.
B) increase caffeine daily.
C) take an antispasmodic.
D) perform Kegel exercises.
Ans: D
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Pelvic floor exercises or Kegel exercises strengthen the pubococcygeal muscles and effectively promote urinary control.
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