The registered nurse acts as preceptor to a novice nurse who is placing an indwelling urinary catheter for a client. Which action by the novice nurse requires intervention by the preceptor?
A. Removing and discarding clean gloves after opening the drainage package.
B. Cleansing the urethral meatus before removing the catheter from the protective sleeve.
C. Donning sterile gloves prior to attaching the catheter to the drainage system.
D. Lubricating the tip of the catheter before inserting the tip of the prefilled syringe into the catheter side arm.
Answer: B
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