A 55-yr-old woman admitted for shoulder surgery asks the nurse for a perineal pad,stating that laughing or coughing causes leakage of urine. Which intervention is most appropriate to include in the care plan?

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Kegel exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles will help reduce stress incontinence. The Credé maneuver is used to help empty the bladder for patients with overflow incontinence. Placing the commode close to the bedside and assisting the patient to the bathroom are helpful for functional incontinence.

A 55-Yr-Old Woman Admitted for Shoulder Surgery Asks the Nurse