The caretaker of a confused client with functional incontinence asks about having an in-dwelling catheter placed.Which is the nurse's best response?

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In-dwelling catheters are used only as a last resort because of the risk for ascending urinary tract infection and sepsis.The use of containment pads should be attempted as a means of controlling wetness first.If the client has skin breakdown,an in-dwelling catheter can be placed temporarily until the area has healed.But for a client with cognitive impairment,continence probably cannot be achieved,so the focus turns to maintaining skin integrity.

The Caretaker of a Confused Client with Functional Incontinence Asks