Which specific instruction should the nurse teach to assist a patient to regain control of her urinary sphincter?

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Kegel exercises, tightening and relaxing the pubococcygeal muscle, will improve control of the urinary sphincter. A prescribed schedule may help; however, every hour is too frequent. Restricting fluids will cause bladder irritation, which exacerbates the problem. Drinking adequate fluids will decrease the concentration of urine; however, this intervention will not improve sphincter control. Overdistention of the bladder will result in further stress incontinence.

Which Specific Instruction Should the Nurse Teach to Assist a Patient