Which intervention helps the client with chronic prostatitis prevent spread of infection to other areas of the urinary tract?
a. "Wear a condom during intercourse."
b. "Avoid alcohol and caffeinated beverag-es."
c. "Be sure to empty your bladder com-pletely at each voiding."
d. "Sexual intercourse or masturbation can help drain the prostate."
D
The prostate is not easily penetrated by antibiotics and can serve as a reservoir for microorgan-isms, which can infect other areas of the genitourinary tract. Draining the prostate regularly through intercourse or masturbation decreases the number of microorganisms present and reduces the risk for further infection. The other interventions listed will be ineffective with prostatitis.
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