What should the nurse include in a teaching plan for the parents of a child with vesicoureteral reflux?
a. The importance of taking prophylactic antibiotics
b. Suggestions for how to maintain fluid restrictions
c. The use of bubble baths as an incentive to increase bath time
d. The need for the child to hold urine for 6 to 8 hours
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A Prophylactic antibiotics are used to prevent urinary infection in a child with
vesicoureteral reflux, although this treatment plan has become controversial.
B Fluids are not restricted when a child has vesicoureteral reflux. In fact, fluid
intake should be increased as a measure to prevent UTIs.
C Bubble baths should be avoided to prevent urethral irritation and possible UTI.
D To prevent UTIs, the child should be taught to void frequently and never resist
the urge to urinate.
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