Nursing measures that help prevent postpartum urinary tract infection include
a. Promoting bed rest for 12 hours after delivery
b. Discouraging voiding until the sensation of a full bladder is present
c. Forcing fluids to at least 3000 mL/day
d. Encouraging the intake of orange, grapefruit, or apple juice
C
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A The woman should be encouraged to ambulate early.
B With pain medications, trauma to the area, and anesthesia, the sensation of a full
bladder may be decreased. She needs to be encouraged to void frequently.
C Adequate fluid intake of 2500 to 3000 ml/day prevents urinary stasis, dilutes
urine, and flushes out waste products.
D Juices such as cranberry juice can discourage bacterial growth.
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