After a third episode of cystitis, a client asks the nurse what she can do to prevent another infection. The nurse recommends that the client follow an acid-ash diet and avoid which of the following foods?
A)Cranberry and orange juice
B)Milk and apples
C)Coffee and tea
D)Prune juice and plums

Question

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Milk and apples are alkaline-ash foods, which should be avoided in an acid-ash diet to help prevent urinary tract infections.

After a Third Episode of Cystitis, a Client Asks the Nurse