The nurse is instructing a patient on the use of Kegel exercises. How many times a day should the nurse recommend that these exercises be performed?
a. 10 to 20
b. 15 to 30
c. 30 to 80
d. 85 to 100
ANS: C
The patient should be advised to perform these exercises 30 to 80 times per day. A. B. D. The exercises need to be done more than 30 times a day however not as much as 85 to 100 times a day.
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