A Patient with a UTI Is Concerned About the Expectation

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Multiple Choice

A patient with a UTI is concerned about the expectation to void every three hours.What should the nurse explain to the patient about voiding this frequently? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Empties the bladder
• B) Reduces urine stasis
• C) Prevents reinfection
• D) Cleanses the perineum
• E) Lowers bacterial counts

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