The nurse caring for a patient with a Foley catheter will include implementations for the nursing diagnosis risk for infection, such as (select all that apply):
1. keep bag below the level of the bed.
2. provide perineal care twice a day.
3. coil tubing on the bed.
4. using standard precautions when handling urine and tubing.
5. keep the drainage system closed.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
All options are those that would be appropriate in the care of a Foley catheter.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 848
OBJ: 4 TOP: Foley Catheter
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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