A school-age female child has a urinary tract infection (UTI). The culture has come back positive for Escherichia coli. Which teaching measure is most important for the nurse to include in the teaching plan?
A.
Avoid bubble baths and nylon panties.
B.
Offer the child fluids frequently.
C.
Place the child on a voiding schedule.
D.
Teach the child to wipe from front to back.
ANS: D
All items are appropriate to teach when a child has a UTI. However, E. coli infection stems from contamination with fecal material. The female child should be taught to wipe from front to back to prevent this cross-contamination.
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