The patient demonstrates that the nurse's teaching regarding ways to prevent a recurrence of her urinary tract infection was effective when she states, "I should:
1. "Wipe from back to front after urination.".
2. "Urinate when I feel the urge.".
3. "Try to restrict my intake of fruits.".
4. "Use a diaphragm.".
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Rationale 1: One should wipe from the front to the back.
Rationale 2: Retention overdistends the bladder, and can lead to infection.
Rationale 3: Organic acids from fruits inhibit bacterial growth.
Rationale 4: The use of a diaphragm can cause recurrent urinary tract infections.
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