Which of these statements should the nurse include for clients who have frequent urinary tract infections, to prevent recurrence?
a. "Clean the perineum back to front."
b. "Wear incontinence control products to prevent accidents."
c. "Douche regularly with pleasantly scented products."
d. "Void more frequently, especially after sexual intercourse."
D
Teaching for clients with frequent urinary tract infections to prevent recurrence should include cleaning the perineum front to back; wearing cotton undergarments; voiding more frequently, especially after sexual intercourse; and changing incontinence control products frequently to prevent infection.
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