The nurse who provides teaching to the female patient
regarding prevention of recurrent urinary tract infections includes
which of the following statements?
a) Void immediately after sexual intercourse.
Voiding will serve to flush the urethra, expelling contaminants.
b) Take tub baths instead of showers.
Showers are encouraged rather than tub baths because bacteria in the
bath water may enter the urethra.
c) Increase intake of coffee, tea, and colas.
Coffee, tea, colas, alcohol, and other fluids that are urinary tract
irritants should be avoided.
d) Void every 5 hours during the day.
The patient should be encouraged to void every 2-3 hours during the
day and completely empty the bladder.
regarding prevention of recurrent urinary tract infections includes
which of the following statements?
a) Void immediately after sexual intercourse.
Voiding will serve to flush the urethra, expelling contaminants.
b) Take tub baths instead of showers.
Showers are encouraged rather than tub baths because bacteria in the
bath water may enter the urethra.
c) Increase intake of coffee, tea, and colas.
Coffee, tea, colas, alcohol, and other fluids that are urinary tract
irritants should be avoided.
d) Void every 5 hours during the day.
The patient should be encouraged to void every 2-3 hours during the
day and completely empty the bladder.