The patient delivered her 2nd child yesterday, and is preparing to be discharged. She expresses concern to the nurse because she developed an upper urinary tract infection (UTI) after the birth of her first child. Which statement indicates that the patient needs additional teaching about this issue?

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Voiding two or three times per day will not help prevent an upper UTI. In fact, it is important to regularly empty the bladder to decrease the risk of UTIs. The patient should be educated to empty her bladder completely and to avoid holding urine for prolonged periods of time. The other statements demonstrate good understanding of UTI prevention.

The Patient Delivered Her 2nd Child Yesterday, and Is Preparing