A child has been diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. The nurse will teach the parents preventive measures that should help keep the UTI from recurring. Preventive measures would include which of the following measures:
a. Restricting fluid intake
b. Wearing cotton underwear
c. Daily bubble baths
d. Instruct child to hold urine as long as possible
B
Fluid intake should be encouraged to provide adequate hydration. Wearing cotton underwear is helpful in decreasing recurrence. Daily bubble baths and holding urine are discouraged.
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