A woman leaks a small amount of urine whenever she coughs or sneezes. Which intervention is most appropriate to teach first?
Correct answer: A. Perform pelvic floor muscle exercises regularly
- A. Perform pelvic floor muscle exercises regularly
- B. Restrict all fluids after breakfast
- C. Use an indwelling catheter during the day
- D. Delay urination until the bladder feels full
Explanation
Coughing raises intra-abdominal pressure and causes stress incontinence when pelvic floor support is weak. Regular pelvic floor exercises strengthen the muscles; fluid restriction and catheterisation do not correct the underlying problem.
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About Elimination and Catheterisation
Elimination care covers normal bowel and urinary patterns, constipation, diarrhoea, incontinence, retention, enemas, ostomies and specimen collection. Catheterisation includes indications, catheter types, insertion principles, drainage-bag care and prevention of urinary infection, with attention to the difference between urinary retention and incontinence.
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