A client you are caring for has developed a bladder infection while in the hospital. The client has had a Foley catheter for two weeks. The client's family asks you how the client got this infection. What would be your best response?
A) "People in hospitals are often more susceptible to infections because they are already ill and they are exposed to germs while they are in the hospital."
B) "People in hospitals sometimes exhibit signs of infections they had before being admitted."
C) "Sometimes people in hospitals get exposed to microorganisms that their visitors bring in."
D) "People in hospitals are surrounded by infectious agents, so they can get infections they didn't have before being admitted."

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Option A is the most accurate response. Patients in hospitals are often more susceptible to infections due to a weakened immune system, exposure to other sick patients, and exposure to various germs in the hospital environment. This is especially true for patients with indwelling catheters, which can provide a pathway for bacteria to enter the urinary tract and cause infections. Options B, C, and D are not necessarily incorrect, but they do not directly address the specific reason why the client developed a bladder infection while in the hospital with a Foley catheter.

A Client You Are Caring for Has Developed a Bladder