Clinical Nurse Specialist CNS Adult Practice Test

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A client has an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following nursing interventions is best to prevent bladder infections?
  1. Irrigate the catheter with sterile saline solution twice daily.
  2. Encourage the client to take showers and prevent tub baths.
  3. Restrict fluid intake.
  4. Open the drainage system once daily.
Explanation
Answer: B - Tub baths can cause bacterial contamination of the urinary meatus and catheter, and allow easier entry of bacteria into the urinary tract. Fluid intake is encouraged to prevent infection. Irrigation is mainly done to keep the catheter patent.
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