A client who prefers complementary treatments reports drinking cranberry juice to prevent UTIs. What should the nurse respond to this client?
a. "There is no proof that cranberry juice can help to prevent UTIs."
b. "Dried cranberries are more effective in preventing UTIs than cranberry juice."
c. "Cranberry juice has high amounts of added sugar and is more likely to cause than prevent UTIs."
d. "Cranberry juice may help to prevent UTIs when combined with adequate fluid intake and good personal hygiene."
d. "Cranberry juice may help to prevent UTIs when combined with adequate fluid intake and good personal hygiene."
In a limited number of studies, there was evidence that women who drank cranberry juice had fewer UTIs than women who did not. Dried cranberries and other products containing cranberries were not effective. Cranberry juice should be used along with adequate fluid intake and proper personal hygiene to prevent UTIs. Sweeteners used in juice have not been shown to contribute to UTI development.
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