The nurse knows that urinary tract infection (UTI)is the most common health care-associated infection because

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E.coli is the leading pathogen causing UTIs; this pathogen enters during procedures.Sterile technique is imperative to prevent the spread of infection.Frequent catheterizations can place a patient at high risk for UTI; however,infection is caused by bacteria,not by the procedure itself.Perineal care is important,and buildup of bacteria can lead to infection,but this is not the greatest cause.Bedpans and urinals may become bacteria ridden and should be cleaned frequently.Bedpans and urinals are not inserted into the urinary tract,so they are unlikely to be the primary cause of UTI.

The Nurse Knows That Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)is the Most