Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 244 of 2368

Which statement by a client shows correct understanding of teaching about pelvic floor exercises?

  1. I will do the exercises three times a day while lying, sitting, and standing
  2. I will do the exercises one time each day, and only while lying down in bed
  3. I will see the full effect of the exercises within a day or two of starting
  4. I will hold each squeeze for a count of thirty seconds before I relax
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Correct answer: I will do the exercises three times a day while lying, sitting, and standing

Exercises are done at least three times daily in three positions, and results may take weeks.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Elimination: Interventions. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026