The nurse is preparing an education session for women on prevention of urinary tract infections (UTIs). Which statement should be included?

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The most common causative organism of cystitis, which is a type of UTI, is Escherichia coli.

Answer: B
 Back pain often develops with a kidney infection, which is an upper urinary tract infection. Lower urinary tract infections typically do not cause back pain.

Answer: None of the above options are correct.
 Option A is incorrect, as UTIs are common in women. Option D is incorrect, as wiping from back to front can actually increase the risk of UTIs. The correct direction to wipe is from front to back.

The Nurse Is Preparing an Education Session for Women on Prevention