Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
The nurse is identifying outcomes for a client with the nursing diagnosis of Stress Urinary Incontinence. Which outcome would be related to sphincter incompetence?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A because performing isometric squeezes for 5 to 10 seconds strengthens the pelvic floor muscles, including the sphincter, which helps in controlling urinary incontinence due to sphincter incompetence. Choice B is incorrect because emptying the bladder completely is not directly related to sphincter incompetence. Choice C is incorrect as it does not specify a targeted intervention for sphincter incompetence. Choice D is incorrect since stopping urine flow when voiding is not a specific skill related to strengthening the pelvic floor muscles.