To assist a woman in regaining control of the urinary sphincter, the nurse should teach her to:
a. do Kegel exercises.
b. void every hour while awake.
c. allow the bladder to become distended before voiding.
d. drink 8 to 10 glasses of water each day.
A
Kegel exercises, tightening and relaxing the pubococcygeal muscle, will improve control of the urinary sphincter.
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