After instruction about care while at home this statement "I should contact the doctor if my temperature is 100.4° F (38°C) or higher. " indicates effective teaching.
Because there is an increased risk of infection in the client , so , when the client says that she will contact the doctor if her temperature is 38° C (100.4° F) or greater , successful teaching is indicated.
The client should be instructed that he should monitor her temperature two times / day.
The client should avoid all the activities which can cause infection i-e from coitus, douching, and tub bathing.
As water in shower doesn't enter the vagina and increase the risk of infection ,showering is permitted .
A fluid intake of at least 2 L daily is recommended to prevent potential urinary tract infection.
