Which of the following clients will most benefit from client/parent education regarding the pre-vention of renal infections via proper hygiene habits?
1. Males ages 35 to 65
2. Males ages 3 to 16
3. Females ages 3 to 12
4. Females ages 20 to 50
ANS: 3
The 3- to 12-year-old female has the shortest urethra and so has the greatest need. The short length of the urethra predisposes women and girls to infection. It is easy for bacteria to enter the urethra from the perineal area.
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