When teaching the patient about preventing recurrent urinary tract infections, the nurse should include the following statements:
A) Bathe daily.
B) Avoid voiding immediately after sexual intercourse.
C) Drink liberal amounts of fluids.
D) Void every 6 to 8 hours.
Ans: C
Feedback: The patient is encouraged to drink liberal amounts of fluids (water is the best choice) to increase urine production and flow which flushes the bacteria from the urinary tract. Frequent voiding (every 2 to 3 hours) is encouraged to empty the bladder completely because this can significantly lower urine bacterial counts, reduce urinary stasis, and prevent reinfection. The patient should be encouraged to shower rather than bathe.
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