The Nurse Is Asked to Instruct the Patient on Performing

question 33

Multiple Choice

The nurse is asked to instruct the patient on performing Kegel exercises.The patient should be instructed to contract the muscles he or she would use to stop the flow of urine.The proper technique is to:

• A) Contract for 3 to 4 seconds and relax for 10 seconds
• B) Contract for 10 seconds and relax for 10 seconds
• C) Contract for 10 seconds and relax for 3 to 4 seconds
• D) Contract for 3 to 4 seconds and relax for 3 to 4 seconds

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Definitions:

Nth Partial Sum

The sum of the first n terms of a sequence, used to determine the cumulative value of a series up to a specified number of terms.

Geometric Sequence

An ordered list of numbers where, starting with the second term, each entry is the result of multiplying the one before it by a consistent, non-zero factor termed the common ratio.

Common Ratio

The constant factor between consecutive terms of a geometric sequence.

Fifteen Minute Intervals

Segments of time each lasting fifteen minutes, often used in scheduling or time management.