A nurse is performing an assessment of a female client in the clinic. The client reports foul-smelling urine and pain with urination. The client states, 'I bet I have a UTI. Why do I tend to get urinary tract infections?' Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the explanation?

A If you take too many showers, you are more susceptible to getting a UTI because you are washing o? the protective bacteria. B As a female, you have a shorter urethra, creating an easier way for bacteria to invade your bladder. C As a female, you have more E. coli in your gastrointestinal system that can enter the bladder through your urethra. D At your age, you have more sexual intercourse than older females, making you more likely to get a UTI.