When providing care for a patient with a suprapubic catheter who has acquired a UTI, which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?
a. Using clean technique
b. Securing the tube to the inner thigh
c. Cleansing the insertion site in a direction toward the drain
d. Promoting intake of 2200 mL of fluid per day
D
Encourage the patient with a UTI to drink at least 2200 mL of fluid per day. The insertion site is cleansed in a circular swabbing pattern so as not to disturb the tubing. Standard care requires the use of clean gloves and securing the catheter to the abdomen.
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