You work in a urology clinic. A patient, 35 years of age, is diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI). What is your role in managing this patient's treatment?
A) How to identify
B) How to reduce fluid intake
C) How to improve nutrition
D) How to manage prescribed medication regimens
E) coli
Ans: D
Feedback: Management of UTIs typically involves pharmacologic therapy and patient education. The nurse teaches the patient about prescribed medication regimens and infection prevention measures. The nurse does not teach the patient how to identify E. coli bacteria, how to improve fluid intake, or how to improve nutrition when teaching about managing the UTI treatment.
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