A female adolescent who suffers from frequent UTI visits the student health clinic. The student wants to know what she can do to stop these occurrences. What is the nurse's most appropriate response?
A. "Drink at least 2 L of fluid daily."
B. "Wait to void until the bladder is full."
C. "Cleanse the perineal area from anus to meatus."
D. "Take an over-the-counter urinary tract cleanser."
A
Normally the body flushes out organisms during voiding; therefore it is important to avoid blad-der distention. To avoid UTI and contamination, women should cleanse themselves from the meatus towards the rectum. Proper hand washing and perineal care will greatly reduce the inci-dence of UTI.
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