The clinic nurse encourages all pregnant women to increase their water intake to at least 8 to 10 glasses per day in order to (select all that apply):
a. Decrease the risk of constipation
b. Decrease the risk of bile stasis
c. Decrease their feelings of fatigue
d. Decrease the risk of urinary tract infections
ANS: a, b, c, d
Patients should be encouraged to drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of water each day and empty their bladders at least every 2 to 3 hours and immediately after intercourse. These measures will help prevent stasis of urine and the bacterial contamination that leads to infection, as well as constipation. Some women experience symptoms of fatigue that can be alleviated by remaining adequately hydrated.
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