Question

normal or sign/symptom

1. s painful urination
2. n bladder does not empty completely
3. s bladder feels full or painful
4. s pain in kidney region
5. s changes in color of urine
6. s urinary incontinence
7. s inadequate fluid intake

true or false

1. ___ to avoid infection, women should wipe the perineal area from front to back after elimination.
2. ___ limiting fluid intake helps prevent urinary tract infections (utis).
3. ___ taking baths, rather than showers helps prevent utis.

Explanation:

1. Wiping from front - to - back helps prevent bacteria from the anal area from entering the urethra, reducing the risk of urinary tract infections in women. So this statement is True.
2. Adequate fluid intake helps flush out bacteria from the urinary tract. Limiting fluid intake is counter - productive and can increase the risk of UTIs, so this statement is False.
3. Taking baths can increase the risk of UTIs as bacteria in the bathwater can enter the urethra. Showers are generally better for preventing UTIs, so this statement is False.

Answer:

1. True
2. False
3. False