A 20-year-old female college student who suffers from frequent UTIs visits the student health clinic.The student asks how to decrease the frequency of UTIs.What is the nurse's most appropriate response?

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Drinking 6 to 8 glasses of water a day is recommended.Spread it out evenly throughout the day.Avoid or limit drinking beverages that contain caffeine (coffee,tea,chocolate drinks,and soft drinks).To avoid UTIs and contamination,women should cleanse themselves from the meatus toward the rectum.Proper hand washing and perineal care will greatly reduce the incidence of UTIs.

A 20-Year-Old Female College Student Who Suffers from Frequent UTIs