A client has returned from theatre and has not voided after eight hours. Which of the following interventions would place the client at the highest risk for infection?

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An indwelling catheter has the highest potential risk for introducing infection into the urinary tract, as it provides a direct pathway for bacteria to enter the bladder. It should only be considered as a last resort after other non-invasive methods, such as a bladder scan or intermittent straight catheterisation, have been attempted. Credé's manoeuvre is not typically used for postoperative urinary retention and is not a recommended intervention.

A Client Has Returned from Theatre and Has Not Voided