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A nurse is planning care for a female client who has a T4 spinal cord injury and is at risk for acquiring urinary tract infections. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?

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Correct Answer: D - Encourage fluid intake at and between meals.


Rationale: Encouraging fluid intake helps to increase urinary output, flushing out bacteria and preventing urinary stasis, reducing the risk of urinary tract infections. Adequate hydration is crucial for maintaining urinary tract health. This action promotes frequent urination, which can help prevent urinary retention and decrease the likelihood of infection.

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A: Cleansing the perineum from back to front increases the risk of introducing bacteria into the urethra, leading to infection.
B: Indwelling urinary catheters increase the risk of urinary tract infections due to the introduction of bacteria into the urinary tract.
C: Offering the bedpan every 2 hours may not directly decrease the risk of urinary tract infections.

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