HESI Patient Review- Sara UTI

In an effort to decrease Sara's risk for recurrent urinary tract infections, which of the following hygiene habits is recommended?

After urination, clean the perineal area from front to back

Your teaching plan for Sara also includes which of the following?

Drink 8-10 glasses of liquid per day Empty bladder frequently Void immediately after sexual intercourse

Which of the following should Sara be taught about the use of Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim)?

Increase fluid intake to 3000 mL per day Report any itching, rashes, or hives immediately Be sure to space doses evenly over 24 hours

Sara asks where the bathroom is. She has the urge to void. The best action to take at this time would be to:

Provide Sara with instructions and supplies for obtaining a midstream clean catch urine

Which of the following nursing diagnoses is applicable to Sara at this time?

Risk for Ineffective Therapeutic Regimen Management

Sara knows that she needs to increase her fluid intake. Which of the following beverages should Sara avoid while being treated for cystitis?

coffee beer

The data obtained thus far from Sara suggest that Sara has

cystitis

Before Sara leaves, she is reminded to call or return if she has which of the following symptoms?

flank pain

Given the initial data obtained from Sara, what further information is important to obtain at this time?

history of sexual activity birth control method history of UTI presence of flank pain presence of hematuria

The majority of urinary tract infections in women result from organisms which are normally found:

in the bowel