The older client living at home with her daughter and grandchildren is being treated for a urinary tract infection. What is the most important infection precaution to teach the client and family in this situation?
A. Avoid having the client prepare meals.
B. Drink 12 ounces of cranberry juice daily.
C. Wash hands before meals and after using the toilet.
D. Have the client use a separate toilet from the rest of the family until the infection resolves.
C
Urinary tract infections are not spread from one person to another. No special precautions are necessary. General health promotion and infection prevention precautions of appropriate hand-washing are all that is needed in this situation.
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