The nurse implements a prescription for intermittent straight catheterization for residual urine. Which does the nurse provide in client teaching to justify the procedure?
1. Clients tolerate a straight catheter better than an indwelling catheter.
2. Intermittent catheterization is a low-cost option for draining urine.
3. Indwelling catheters do not provide accurate records of urine output.
4. Straight catheters decrease the risk of infection from residual urine.
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4. The nurse instructs the client that inserting a straight catheter decreases the risk of infection associated with residual urine because residual urine provides a medium for the growth of microorganisms in the bladder.
1. Clients feel similar discomfort from straight and indwelling catheters.
2. An indwelling catheter can be more expensive because the catheter kit for an in-dwelling catheter is more expensive.
3. Intermittent and indwelling catheters provide precise measurements of intake and output.
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