The nurse is caring for a patient who has had an indwelling urinary catheter inserted for the past 5 days. In reviewing and revising the plan of care, what is the most important nursing diagnosis for this patient?

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The most important nursing diagnosis for a patient who has had an indwelling urinary catheter for an extended period, such as 5 days, is "Risk for Infection." This is because the presence of a foreign body (the catheter) inside the urinary tract for a prolonged period significantly increases the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs).

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