The nurse is conducting discharge teaching with parents of a preschool child with a myelomeningocele,repaired at birth,who is being discharged from the hospital after a urinary tract infection (UTI).Which should the nurse include in the discharge instructions related to management of the child's genitourinary function? (Select all that apply.)
A) Continue to perform the clean intermittent catheterizations (CIC) at home.
B) Administer the oxybutynin chloride as prescribed.
C) Reduce fluid intake in the afternoon and evening hours.
D) Monitor for signs of a recurrent UTI.
E) Administer furosemide as prescribed.

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Discharge teaching to prevent renal complications in a child with myelomeningocele include: (1)regular urologic care with prompt and vigorous treatment of infections; (2)a method of regular emptying of the bladder,such as clean intermittent catheterization (CIC)taught to and performed by parents and self-catheterization taught to children; and (3)medications to improve bladder storage and continence,such as oxybutynin chloride and tolterodine.Fluids should not be limited,and furosemide is not used to improve renal function for children with myelomeningocele.

The Nurse Is Conducting Discharge Teaching with Parents of a Preschool