A four-year-old girl has been treated for three urinary tract infections (UTI) in the last two years. Which instructions can the nurse give to the mother to help reduce the child's risk of acquiring another UTI?
A)Wear only nylon underwear for better air flow.
B)Teach the child to wipe from front to back.
C)Encourage the child to take long baths by allowing the child bubbles and toys in the tub.
D)Encourage the child to drink additional fluids throughout the day.
E)Plan potty breaks every two hours throughout the day.

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B) Teaching the child to wipe from front to back can reduce the risk of bacteria from the anal area spreading to the urethral area.
D) Encouraging the child to drink additional fluids throughout the day can help flush out bacteria from the urinary tract and reduce the risk of infection.
E) Planning potty breaks every two hours throughout the day can also help flush out bacteria and reduce the time that bacteria remain in the urinary tract. Wearing nylon underwear is not recommended as it can trap moisture and increase the risk of infection, and long baths with bubbles and toys can irritate the urethral area and also increase the risk of infection.

A Four-Year-Old Girl Has Been Treated for Three Urinary Tract