Enrique, a nursing assistant, is providing elimination training to two patients. He teaches Leana to squeeze and release her pelvic muscles several times a day. He teaches Kim to hold her bladder for a few minutes longer each time that she voids. She should start practicing by holding for five minutes, then ten, and then longer.Which best describes the method each patient is learning?
Answer
A
Leana is practicing delayed elimination, and Kim is practicing Kegel exercises.
B
Leana is practicing Kegel exercises, and Kim is practicing delayed elimination.
C
Leana and Kim are both practicing delayed elimination.
D
Leana and Kim are both practicing Kegel exercises.
Explanation
Kegel exercises involve repeatedly tightening and relaxing the pelvic floor muscles, which is what Leana is doing. Delayed elimination, or bladder training, means gradually increasing the time between urges to urinate by holding the bladder longer; Kim is practicing this by extending her wait from five minutes to ten minutes and then longer. Therefore, Leana is practicing Kegel exercises, and Kim is practicing delayed elimination.
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