A 20-year-old female college student who suffers from frequent UTIs visits the student health clinic. The student asks how to decrease the frequency of UTIs. What is the nurse's most appropriate response?
a. "Drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water daily."
b. "Increase your fluid intake by drinking caffeinated beverages."
c. "Cleanse the perineal area from anus to urethral meatus."
d. "Take an over-the-counter urinary tract cleanser."
A
Drinking 6 to 8 glasses of water a day is recommended. Spread it out evenly throughout the day. Avoid or limit drinking beverages that contain caffeine (coffee, tea, chocolate drinks, and soft drinks). To avoid UTIs and contamination, women should cleanse themselves from the meatus toward the rectum. Proper hand washing and perineal care will greatly reduce the incidence of UTIs.
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