Nursing actions focused at reducing a postpartum woman's risk for cystitis include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Voiding within a few hours post-birth
b. Oral intake of a minimum of 1000 mL per day
c. Changing peri-pads every 3 to 4 hours or more frequently as indicated
d. Reminding the woman to void every 3 to 4 hours while awake
ANS: a, c, d
Early voiding helps flush bacteria from the urethra. Voiding every 3 to 4 hours will decrease the risk of bacterial growth in the bladder. Soiled peri-pads are a media for bacterial growth. It is recommend that a postpartum woman drink a minimum of 3000 mL/day to help dilute urine and promote frequent voiding.
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