NCLEX Question for ontract excretory sphincters and control voiding cues

NCLEX Review Question

Through which of the following activities does the patient learn to consciously contract excretory sphincters and control voiding cues?

a.Biofeedback
b.Kegel exercises
c.Habit training
d. Bladder training

Correct Answer: A
Biofeedback
Rationale: Cognitively intact patients who have stress or urge incontinence may gain bladder control through biofeedback.

Kegel exercises
Rationale: Kegel exercises are pelvic floor exercises that strengthen the pubococcygeus muscle.

Habit training
Rationale: Habit training is used to try to keep the patient dry by strictly adhering to a toileting schedule and may be successful with stress, urge, or functional incontinence.

Bladder training
Rationale: Habit training is a type of bladder training.

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