The nurse is teaching a group of young women how to prevent urinary tract infections. What will the nurse include in the teaching? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. The importance of good hygiene
2. How to recognize the signs and symptoms
3. How to take prescribed antibiotics
4. Fluids are restricted to 1000 ml
5. To urinate only when the urge is strong
1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. The nurse should make sure that women are aware of good hygiene practices, and should provide information on other ways to avoid UTI.
2. Women need to know the signs and symptoms of UTIs to secure prompt treatment.
3. If an infection is present, the woman needs information on how to take antibiotics, and needs to know to complete all of them.
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