Nursing staff on a hospital unit are reviewing rates of hospital-acquired infections (HAI) of the urinary tract.Which nursing action will be most helpful in decreasing the risk for HAI in patients admitted to the hospital?
A) Encouraging adequate oral fluid intake
B) Testing urine with a dipstick daily for nitrites
C) Avoiding unnecessary urinary catheterizations
D) Providing frequent perineal hygiene to patients
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