The nurse is teaching parents about prevention of urinary tract infections in children. Which factor predisposes the urinary tract to infection?

A) Increased fluid intake
B) Short urethra in young girls
C) Prostatic secretions in males
D) Frequent emptying of the bladder

Urinary Tract Infections

Infections that can occur anywhere along the urinary tract, including the bladder, kidneys, ureters, and urethra, mostly caused by bacteria.

Short Urethra

A condition where the urethra, the tube leading from the bladder to the outside of the body, is shorter than normal, potentially affecting urinary flow and function.