A female patient asks the nurse for ways to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections. How should the nurse respond?
1. "Avoid douching."
2. "Clean the perineal area from back to front."
3. "Use feminine hygiene sprays."
4. "Wear clean nylon underpants."
Correct Answer: 1
The nurse should suggest measures to maintain the integrity of perineal tissues, including avoiding douching. The patient should be instructed to cleanse the perineal area from front to back after voiding and defecating, avoid feminine hygiene sprays, and wear cotton briefs.
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