Nurses in a long-term care facility are developing a prevention program to eliminate catheter acquired infections (CAUTI). The rationale for this program includes which of the following?
A) Medicaid will no longer reimburse for this complication.
B) CAUTIs are considered an indicator of adequate care.
C) CAUTIs result in 45% of hospital-acquired infections every year.
D) Nursing interventions have been proven to have little or no effect on the number of urinary infections.

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In performing catheterization and providing daily care, nurses should be aware that catheter related UTI (CAUTI) results in 30% to 40% of hospital-acquired infections every year. In addition, Medicare and Medicaid no longer reimburse for this complication, since CAUTI is viewed as an indicator of poor-care nursing interventions been proven to reduce the number of urinary tract infections.

Nurses in a Long-Term Care Facility Are Developing a Prevention