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:

Platelets

Small, disk-shaped cell fragments in the blood that are essential for blood clotting.

Megakaryocytes

Large bone marrow cells responsible for the production of blood thrombocytes (platelets).

Capillary Tube

A thin tube used in medical and scientific applications to hold and transfer small amounts of fluid.