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lb_gilbert

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The home health nurse suggests that the patient perform a frequent series of Kegel exercises to reduce incontinence by:
 
  a. increasing the tone of the bladder.
  b. reducing urinary retention.
  c. strengthening the urinary sphincter.
  d. sensitizing biofeedback.

Question 2

To assist an 85-year-old older adult with weak abdominal muscles to defecate, the nurse would:
 
  a. encourage the use of a bedpan before getting up in the morning.
  b. place a footstool under the feet of the patient when seated on the toilet.
  c. insert a finger in the patient's rectum to stimulate the urge to defecate.
  d. instruct the patient to do isometric exercises to strengthen the abdominal muscles.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


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lb_gilbert

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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 11, 2018
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