Urinary Tract Infection Teaching 2464
Instructed caregiver you can take these steps to reduce patient's risks of urinary tract infections: wipe from front to back. Doing so after urinating and after a patient's bowel movement helps prevent bacteria in the anal region from spreading to the vagina and urethra. Caregiver verbalized.
Reviewed October 2019
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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