When Providing Care for a Patient with a Suprapubic Catheter

question 12

Multiple Choice

When providing care for a patient with a suprapubic catheter who has acquired a urinary tract infection (UTI) ,which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?

• A)Using clean technique
• B)Securing the tube to the inner thigh
• C)Cleansing the insertion site in a direction toward the drain
• D)Promoting intake of 2200 mL of fluid per day

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