Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client in the medical-surgical unit.
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Correct Answer:
Use soap and water to provide perineal care.
Rationale:
Use soap and water to provide perineal care
🟩 Performing perineal care with soap and water helps reduce bacterial colonization near the urinary meatus.
🟩 This basic hygiene measure is essential to minimize the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs).
🟩 It should be done routinely and after episodes of incontinence to maintain cleanliness around the catheter site.
Empty the drainage bag when it is half full
🟩 Emptying the bag at the half-full mark prevents backflow of urine into the bladder, which can carry bacteria.
🟩 Overfilled drainage bags increase the risk of urinary reflux and contamination, both of which can lead to infection.
🟩 This simple action supports effective urinary elimination and infection prevention.
Review the need for the indwelling urinary catheter daily
🟩 Indwelling catheters should be used only when absolutely necessary and discontinued as soon as possible.
🟩 Daily review helps ensure the catheter remains only for valid clinical indications, reducing the duration of exposure.
🟩 This practice is a core principle in preventing CAUTIs and aligns with CDC catheter care guidelines.
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This question is from RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor~2023 Series which contains 150 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI EXIT Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor Exam(s)~2023
- Answer Choices: 6