To Assist the Woman in Regaining Control of the Urinary

question 25

Multiple Choice

To assist the woman in regaining control of the urinary sphincter,the nurse should teach her to

• A) Practice 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.

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