The nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with a cystocele.The patient is not a surgical candidate.The nurse should include information about which nonsurgical management technique(s)in the teaching plan?

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Nonsurgical management includes teaching the woman how to perform Kegel exercises in order to strengthen the pubococcygeal muscles that support the pelvic floor.A pessary (a hard rubber or plastic ring)can be fitted into the vagina by the health care provider to provide support to the pelvic structures.Hormone therapy may be prescribed.Lifestyle changes include increasing fluid intake and a high-fiber diet to avoid constipation,avoiding heavy lifting,and maintaining an optimum weight.Cystocele care and treatment does not include vitamin B₁₂ therapy.

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