The nurse is discussing alternative therapies with a patient who has cystitis. The patient asks the nurse if there are any dietary changes that might help. What response is most appropriate?
a. "Drinking lots of water is the only dietary change that would help."
b. "Many rumors exist about dietary preven-tion of UTIs but none are proven at this time."
c. "Vitamin C may help decrease the fre-quency of cystitis."
d. "Increase the amount of leafy green vege-tables in your daily diet."
C
Vitamin C can help acidify the urine and decrease the frequency of cystitis. Drinking increased amount of water is very helpful, but it isn't the only intervention to avoid a UTI. Evidence indi-cates that certain foods and drinks may be helpful preventative measures for UTI, like cranberries or cranberry juice. Leafy green vegetables are not considered a preventative food for UTIs.
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