Urinary Tract Infection Teaching 2416
Instructed patient what is the best thing to do for a urinary tract infection? Drink plenty of water. Water helps to dilute your urine and flush out bacteria.
Reviewed March 2019
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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