A mother is confused as to why her daughter develops urinary tract infections more frequently than her son when their diet and fluid intake is similar. What should the nurse respond to the mother?
A) "A girl's urethra is much shorter and straighter than a boy's, so it can be contaminated fairly easily."
B) "The position of the urethra in girls makes girls more susceptible than boys to UTIs."
C) "Girls need more vitamin C than boys to keep their urinary tract healthy so your daughter may be deficient in vitamin C."
D) "It is unlikely that your daughter is practicing good cleaning habits after she voids."
Ans: A
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