The nurse is developing a teaching plan for a postmenopausal woman who has stress incontinence secondary to a prolapsed uterus. The nurse would include which interventions in the teaching plan?

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Kegel exercises can help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, which can improve stress incontinence from a prolapsed uterus. Proper perineal care is important to prevent infection and irritation. Using perineal pads can help manage any leakage that may occur. Increased caffeine intake and the use of progesterone supplements are not appropriate interventions for stress incontinence from a prolapsed uterus.

The Nurse Is Developing a Teaching Plan for a Postmenopausal