A client tells the nurse that she has had a history of urinary tract infections.
The nurse would do further health teaching if she verbalizes she will:
A . Drink at least 8 oz of cranberry juice daily
B . Maintain a fluid intake of at least 2000 mL daily
C . Wash her hands before and after voiding
D . Limit her fluid intake after 6 PM so that there is not a great deal of urine in her bladder while she sleeps
Answer: D
Explanation:
(A) Cranberry juice helps to maintain urine acidity, thereby retarding bacterial growth.
(B) A generous fluid intake will help to irrigate the bladder and to prevent bacterial growth within the bladder.
(C) Hand washing is an effective means of preventing pathogen transmission.
(D) Restricting fluid intake would contribute to urinary stasis, which in turn would contribute to bacterial growth.
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