A pregnant woman had several urinary tract infections (UTIs) in her last pregnancy and wants to avoid them during this pregnancy. What advice by the nurse is best? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily.
B.
Drink a glass of apple juice daily.
C.
Empty the bladder before intercourse.
D.
Void every 1 to 2 hours while awake.
E.
Void every 2 to 3 hours while awake.
ANS: A, E
To avoid UTIs, women should be encouraged to drink 8 to 10 glasses of water a day, to void every 2 to 3 hours while awake, and to void immediately after intercourse. Drinking apple juice and voiding every 1 to 2 hours are not recommended.
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