The Student Nurse Asks the Healthcare Provider If an Indwelling

The student nurse asks the healthcare provider if an indwelling urinary catheter will be prescribed for a hospitalized patient who is incontinent. The healthcare provider explains that catheters should be utilized only when absolutely necessary because:

A) They are the leading cause of healthcare-associated infections.
B) They are too expensive for routine use.
C) They contain latex, increasing the risk for allergies.
D) They are painful upon insertion for most patients.