A patient is being instructed on how to perform Kegel exercises. What should be included in these instructions? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. While voiding, stop the flow of urine and hold for a few minutes.
2. Tighten the identified muscles for 2 to 3 seconds.
3. Take a deep breath and hold while performing the exercise.
4. Tighten the stomach muscles while performing Kegel exercises.
5. Improvement may take several weeks.
1,2,5
Rationale 1: Trying to stop the flow of urine helps the patient identify the correct muscles.
Rationale 2: The patient should be taught to tighten and hold the identified muscles for 2 to 3 seconds.
Rationale 3: The patient should keep breathing relaxed while performing Kegel exercises.
Rationale 4: The stomach, buttock, and thigh muscles should not be tightened.
Rationale 5: Improvement may not be seen for 3 to 6 weeks.
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