[Verified Answer]: A 34-year-old Middle Eastern patient…

A 34-year-old Middle Eastern patient presents to the obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) office for a postpartum visit with her spouse. Breastfeeding is going well, although it took a week for the milk to come in. The patient states that postpartum bleeding has stopped. Reports persistent hemorrhoids but is managing it with topical creams. The patient’s biggest concern is urinary incontinence. She would like to get back to exercising and running but is afraid of constantly soiling her clothes. The patient is being referred to pelvic floor rehab. The patient and spouse have concerns about pelvic floor rehab and would prefer home exercises. The interventions the nurse would plan for the care of this patient include: · Maintaining and enhancing the patient’s dignity and privacy. · Teaching the patient how to do Kegel exercises properly. · Discussing vaginal weight training What is the nurse’s rationale for selecting these teaching points?