A Person with an Indwelling Urinary Catheter Is Demonstrating Signs

question 4

Multiple Choice

A person with an indwelling urinary catheter is demonstrating signs of asymptomatic bacteriuria. Which is the priority action for the nurse to take for this person?

• A)Remove the catheter and begin antibiotic therapy.
• B)Commence intravenous antibiotic therapy.
• C)Remove the catheter and monitor for several days for continued signs of bacteriuria.
• D)Begin oral antibiotic therapy.

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