While receiving discharge teaching,an adult patient recovering from a prostatectomy is distressed to learn that episodes of incontinence may occur.Which should the nurse teach the patient to help minimize incontinence?

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Kegel exercises can help strengthen the muscles that control urination and may help minimize episodes of incontinence. Proper administration of incontinence medication and changing the Foley catheter bag every day may not be applicable to a patient who has had a prostatectomy and is recovering from it. Fluid restriction may cause dehydration and should not be recommended without proper assessment by the healthcare provider.

While Receiving Discharge Teaching,an Adult Patient Recovering from a Prostatectomy