A child is ready for discharge after surgery for a myelomeningocele repair. Before discharge, the nurse works with the parents to establish a catheterization schedule to prevent urinary tract infection
With what frequency should the nurse instruct the parents to catheterize the child?
1. Every 1–2 hours
2. Every 3–4 hours
3. Every 6–8 hours
4. Every 10–12 hours
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: To decrease the incidence of bladder or urinary tract infections, catheterization should occur every 3–4 hours.
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