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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Encouraging fluid intake to keep urine dilute would be the best way to prevent a urinary infection because concentrated urine is a good medium for pathogens.

To Prevent a Urinary Infection in an Elderly Patient Who