Wednesday, April 8, 2020

On the second postpartum day, a woman complains of burning on urination, urgency, and frequency of urination. A urinalysis is done, and the results indicate the presence of a urinary tract infection



On the second postpartum day, a woman complains of burning on urination, urgency, and frequency of urination.
A urinalysis is done, and the results indicate the presence of a urinary tract infection.
The nurse instructs the new mother regarding measures to take for treatment of the infection.
Which of the following statements, if made by the mother, would indicate a need for further instructions?

a) "The prescribed medication must be taken until it is finished."

b) "My fluid intake should be increased to at least 3000 mL daily."

c) "I need to urinate frequently throughout the day."

d) "Foods and fluids that will increase urine alkalinity should be consumed."