Which of the following are indications for the need for an indwelling catheter? (Select all that apply.)

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Indications for an indwelling catheter include (1)the presence of stage III and IV pressure ulcers that cannot heal because of continual incontinence and (2)accurate measurement of urinary output in critically ill patients.The incidence of catheter-associated UTI significantly decreases when nurses give the prescriber daily reminders to remove unnecessary catheters and suggest the use of alternative noninvasive treatments to manage urinary elimination.

Which of the Following Are Indications for the Need for an Indwelling