Practice Question
The nurse is identifying outcomes for a client with the nursing diagnosis of Stress Urinary Incontinence. Which outcome would be related to sphincter incompetence?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
The client will perform four to five isometric squeezes for 5 to 10 seconds.
Rationale:
✅Stress urinary incontinence is commonly caused by weak pelvic floor muscles.
✅Isometric squeezes, such as Kegel exercises, are the gold standard non-invasive intervention that directly strengthens these muscles.
✅This outcome is measurable, realistic, and targets the physiological cause of the problem, making it the most appropriate intervention-related goal.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing
- Answer Choices: 4