Which complementary and alternative therapies are used to prevent and/or treat urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
a. Grape juice
b. Caffeine
c. Tea
d. Cranberry juice
D
Cranberry (Cranberry Plus, Ultra Cranberry) has been used to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs), particularly in women prone to recurrent infection. It has also been used to treat acute UTI. Monitor patients for lack of therapeutic effect. Caffeine and tea will increase diuresis but not prevent UTI.
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