Which nursing action can best prevent infection from a urinary retention catheter?
A. cleansing the perineum
B. Encouraging adequate fluids
C. Irrigating the catheter once daily
D. Cleansing around the meatus routinely
Answer: D. Cleansing around the meatus routinely
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A) True B) False
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