A nurse has been asked to speak to a local women's group about preventing cystitis. Which of the following would the nurse include in the presentation?

A) Need to wear underwear made from synthetic material
B) Importance of urinating every 4 to 6 hours while awake
C) Suggestion to take tub baths instead of showers
D) Need to urinate after engaging in sexual intercourse


D
Feedback:
Measures to prevent cystitis include voiding after sexual intercourse, wearing cotton underwear, urinating every 2 to 3 hours while awake, and taking showers instead of tub baths.

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