A patient diagnosed with sepsis from a UTI is being discharged. What do you plan to include in her discharge teaching?
Take cool baths
Avoid tampon use
Avoid sexual activity
Drink 8 to 10 eight-oz glasses of water daily
Drinking 2-3L of water daily inhibits bacterial growth in the bladder and helps flush the bacteria from the bladder. 
The patient should be instructed to void after sexual activity.