Question

Mr. Haverford has the planned surgery and immediately postoperatively he has a urinary catheter inserted. After the urinary catheter is removed Mr. Haverford is urinating normally, however he is experiencing occasional incontinence with dribbling. Mr. Haverford is to be discharged.

Mr. Haverford says to the nurse, "I'm so embarrassed. What will my wife think about this dribbling?" In addition to acknowledging his feelings, the nurse should encourage the patient to
A) limit oral intake of fluids before bedtime.
B) palpate his bladder to check for distention three times a day.
C) perform pelvic floor exercises several times daily.
D) avoid interrupting the urinary stream during voiding.

Answer 1

The nurse should encourage Mr. Haverford to perform pelvic floor exercises several times daily to help with his occasional incontinence and dribbling.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should encourage Mr. Haverford to perform pelvic floor exercises several times daily to help with his occasional incontinence and dribbling. Pelvic floor exercises, also known as Kegel exercises, can strengthen the muscles that control urination and help reduce episodes of incontinence. By regularly exercising these muscles, Mr. Haverford can improve his urinary control and reduce embarrassment.