Following a radical retropubic prostatectomy for prostate cancer,the patient is incontinent of urine.What is an appropriate nursing intervention to teach this patient?

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Pelvic floor muscle training, such as Kegel exercises, can improve urinary control and reduce incontinence in post-prostatectomy patients. The other options are not appropriate for this situation: herbal supplements such as saw palmetto have not been proven to be effective for incontinence; intermittent self-catheterization is only necessary for patients with urinary retention, not incontinence; and while heavy lifting can increase pressure on the bladder, it is not a direct cause of post-prostatectomy incontinence.

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