The nurse is teaching a female patient with stress incontinence how to perform pelvic floor muscle exercises (PFMEs).Which of the following statements indicates that the patient understands the procedure?

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Contraction and relaxation times should be equal.For example,the patient should hold the contraction for 5 seconds,and then relax for 5 seconds.The patient should be cautioned against doing pelvic floor muscle exercises (PFMEs)while actually urinating,because that can cause backflow of urine.Each contraction should be held for 5 to 10 seconds; 20-second contractions are too long.A recommended routine is to perform 10 to 15 PFMEs three times a day.The exercises should not be done all at one time.

The Nurse Is Teaching a Female Patient with Stress Incontinence