How might the nurse best prevent infection in a patient with an indwelling urinary catheter?
A) Vigorously clean the meatus area daily.
B) Apply powder to the perineal area twice daily.
C) Empty the drainage bag at least every 8 hours.
D) Irrigate the catheter every 8 hours with normal saline.
Ans: C
Feedback: Vigorous cleaning of the meatus while the catheter is in place is discouraged, because the cleaning action can move the catheter, increasing the risk of infection. To reduce the risk of bacterial proliferation, empty the collection bag at least every 8 hours. Irrigation of the catheter opens the closed system, increasing the likelihood of infection.
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