A nurse is educating a client on how to perform Kegel exercise therapy for urinary incontinence. Which of the following points should be included in teaching? Select all that apply.

Select one or more:

a. While sitting on the toilet, strain down to help identify pelvic muscles.

b. Have a designated time and place for completing therapy.

c. Complete exercises in only a sitting position.

d. Improvement in incontinence may be seen after 6 weeks of exercise therapy.

e. During exercises, tighten pelvic muscles for a count of 10 and then relax for a count of 10.

b. Have a designated time and place for completing therapy.

d. Improvement in incontinence may be seen after 6 weeks of exercise therapy.

e. During exercises, tighten pelvic muscles for a count of 10 and then relax for a count of 10.