A 60-year-old female client who is experiencing stress urinary incontinence is not considered a good candidate for surgical repair of the problem. Her healthcare provider recommends a pessary. Which of the following describes this treatment?
A) A small electrode connected to a generator is placed in the vagina or rectum.
B) The healthcare provider applies firm, gentle pressure above the bladder.
C) A device is inserted into the vagina to support the organs of the pelvis.
D) A computer is used to monitor how well the client does Kegel exercises.
C
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Pessary placement is a nonsurgical option for females with stress urinary incontinence. A pessary is a device that is inserted into the vagina to support the organs of the pelvis. With electrical stimulation, a small electrode connected to a generator is placed in the vagina or rectum. In Credé's maneuver, the healthcare provider applies firm, gentle pressure above the bladder. Biofeedback uses a computer or other electronic device to help monitor how well the client can do Kegel exercises.
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