A female patient has been experiencing recurrent urinary tract infections. What health education should the nurse provide to this patient? A) Bathe daily and keep the perineal region clean. B) Avoid voiding immediately after sexual intercourse. C) Drink liberal amounts of fluids. D) Void at least every 6 to 8 hours. Ans: C Feedback: The patient is encouraged to drink liberal amounts of fluids (water is the best choice) to increase urine production and flow, which flushes the bacteria fr...

Brunner: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition Chapter 45: Management of Patients With Urinary Disorders 1. When teaching the patient about preventing recurrent urinary tract infections, the nurse should include the following statements: A) Bathe daily. B) Do not void immediately after sexual intercourse. C) Drink liberal amounts of fluids. D) Void every 6 to 8 hours. 2. A patient is diagnosed with acute glomerulonephritis. The nurse is aware that the patient may exhibit which of the f...