A nurse is preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter prescribed for a client, and a sterile field is prepared. Which of these steps MUST the nurse take before the catheter is inserted?
a. Cleanse the catheter with a povidone-iodine solution.
b. Inflate and deflate the retention balloon.
c. Examine the perineal area for signs of irritation or infection.
d. Attach the urinary drainage bag to the catheter.
B
Prior to inserting an indwelling urinary catheter, inflate and deflate the retention balloon to ensure patency. If it does not inflate or leaks, it must be replaced.
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