A client in a health care facility has had a urinary catheter in situ for the past several days.The client's nurse has amended the client's plan of care to reflect the use of the device. What nursing diagnosis is a priority in this aspect of the client's care?
A) Risk for deficient fluid volume
B) Risk for infection
C) Risk for impaired mobility
D) Risk for acute pain
B
Feedback:
Indwelling urinary catheters pose a high risk of infection; this risk must be addressed by providing meticulous nursing care. Catheters do not result in fluid volume deficit. The risk of infection is more likely a threat to the client than risks for pain and impaired mobility.
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