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Question
A nurse is caring for a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter. Which action should the nurse include in the client's routine hygiene care?
1Cleanse the catheter with alcohol-based wipes daily.
2Empty the drainage bag once it is completely full.
3Secure the drainage bag to the bed frame above the bladder.
4Perform perineal care with soap and water at least daily.✓ Correct answer
Explanation
Routine perineal care with soap and water at least daily is recommended to maintain hygiene and reduce the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infection. Alcohol-based wipes are not indicated for routine catheter cleansing and may damage the catheter material. The drainage bag should be emptied regularly before it becomes full to maintain unobstructed flow, and it must always be kept below the level of the bladder to prevent backflow of urine. Securing the bag above the bladder would increase the risk of reflux and infection.