A nurse is providing care to a patient with an indwelling catheter. Which practice indicates the nurse is following guidelines for avoiding catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)?
a. Drapes the urinary drainage tubing with no dependent loops
b. Washes the drainage tube toward the meatus with soap and water
c. Places the urinary drainage bag gently on the floor below the patient
d. Allows the spigot to touch the receptacle when emptying the drainage bag
ANS: A
Avoid dependent loops in urinary drainage tubing. Prevent the urinary drainage bag from touching or dragging on the floor. When emptying the urinary drainage bag, use a separate measuring receptacle for each patient. Do not let the drainage spigot touch the receptacle. Using a clean washcloth, soap, and water, with your dominant hand wipe in a circular motion along the length of the catheter for about 10 cm (4 inches), starting at the meatus and moving away.
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