Multiple Choice
To prevent a urinary infection in an elderly patient who is in traction for a broken femur, the nurse would:
A) request a Foley catheter to be inserted.
B) encourage fluid intake to keep urine dilute.
C) encourage intake of apple juice to keep urine acidic.
D) offer a urinal every 2 hours.
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