The primary purpose of providing catheter care is to prevent:

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Providing good catheter care is important because the presence of the catheter in the urethra provides a pathway for bacteria to travel up from the perineum into the bladder, where they can cause infection. Although odor can be controlled by proper management of urine, it is not the primary purpose of catheter care. Proper placement of the drainage tube will prevent unwanted backflow. All care should be provided in a respectful manner.

The Primary Purpose of Providing Catheter Care Is to Prevent