A young female client presents with UTI. Which of the following questions by the nurse will provide information that might help to prevent future UTI infections?
A)
"How long have you been married?"
B)
"Do you urinate after having sexual intercourse?"
C)
"Are you pregnant?"
D)
"What kind of bath soap do you use?"
B
Explanation:
A)
Personal hygiene following intercourse is important: Voiding is encouraged to wash away bacteria that could ascend the urethra. The other questions do not address risk factors for preventing UTIs.
Analysis
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
B)
Personal hygiene following intercourse is important: Voiding is encouraged to wash away bacteria that could ascend the urethra. The other questions do not address risk factors for preventing UTIs.
Analysis
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)
Personal hygiene following intercourse is important: Voiding is encouraged to wash away bacteria that could ascend the urethra. The other questions do not address risk factors for preventing UTIs.
Analysis
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)
Personal hygiene following intercourse is important: Voiding is encouraged to wash away bacteria that could ascend the urethra. The other questions do not address risk factors for preventing UTIs.
Analysis
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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