The nurse is providing teaching for an older female client about decreasing the risk of a urinary tract infection. Which information will the nurse include in the teaching?
1. Use powder to keep dry
2. Douche after intercourse
3. Drink cranberry juice daily
4. Take showers instead of baths
4. Take showers instead of baths
Explanation: 1. The client should avoid the use of powder in the genital area.
2. Douching contributes to urinary tract infections by flushing out the normal flora that help prevent urinary tract infections.
3. Cranberry juice may benefit some clients with recurrent urinary tract infections, but large amounts over time may increase the risk for urinary stones.
4. The client should be encouraged to take showers instead of baths. Sitting in bath water allows bacteria to enter the urethra, potentially resulting in a urinary tract infection.
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