The nurse, instructing a patient in urge suppression, would include that when the patient is aware of the urge to void, the patient should (select all that apply):
1. breathe deeply and try to relax.
2. do several Kegel maneuvers without resting in between.
3. walk to the bathroom at a normal pace while doing Kegel maneuvers.
4. distract him- or herself with a book or a TV program.
5. stop what he or she is doing and sit down or stand quietly.
1, 2, 3, 5
Breathing deeply, trying to relax, Kegel maneuvers are all helpful in urge suppression. Dis-traction seldom is effective.
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