In order to control the cost of suction supplies for a home care patient, which of the following is an acceptable strategy?
a. Wash catheters in detergent and hot water between uses.
b. Use one catheter per day, and place it in disinfectant between uses.
c. Save used catheters for resterilization through the autoclave.
d. Wash catheters in soap and cold water when not in use.
ANS: B
To prevent bacterial growth, catheters are placed in a disinfecting solution such as hydrogen per-oxide or 2.5% acetic acid between suctioning attempts.
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