The prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI)increases as women age,with more than one third of women in the United States suffering from some form of this disorder.The symptoms of mild to moderate UI can be successfully decreased by a number of strategies.Which of these should the nurse instruct the client to use first?
A)Pelvic floor support devices
B)Bladder training and pelvic muscle exercises
C)Surgery
D)Medications

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Pelvic muscle exercises,known as Kegel exercises,along with bladder training can significantly decrease or entirely relieve stress incontinence in many women.Pelvic floor support devices also known as pessaries come in a variety of shapes and sizes.Pessaries may not be effective for all women and require scrupulous cleaning to prevent infection.Anterior and posterior repairs and even a hysterectomy may be performed.If surgical repair is performed,the nurse must focus her care on preventing infection and helping the woman avoid putting stress on the surgical site.Pharmacologic therapy includes selective serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors or vaginal estrogen therapy.These are not the first action a nurse should recommend.

The Prevalence of Urinary Incontinence (UI)increases as Women Age,with More