An 86-Year-Old Patient Asks the Nurse What Lifestyle Changes Will

An 86-year-old patient asks the nurse what lifestyle changes will reduce the chance of a urinary tract infection.Which response is accurate?

A) Urinary tract infections are unavoidable in the elderly because of a weakened immune system.
B) Decreasing fluid intake will decrease the amount of urine with bacteria produced.
C) Making sure to cleanse the perineal area from back to front after voiding will reduce the chance of infection.
D) Increasing consumption of acidic foods such as cranberry juice will reduce the chance of infection.