When providing care for a patient in need of an indwelling catheter, the nurse understands that which of the following is an indication for this need?
A)Presence of stage III and IV pressure ulcers
B)Presence a yeast infection
C)Need for inaccurate measurement of urinary output
D)Need to manage urinary elimination

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

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) the need for accurate measurement of urinary output in critically ill patients.The incidence of catheter-associated UTI significantly decreases when the nurse gives the prescriber daily reminders to remove unnecessary catheters and suggests the use of alternative noninvasive treatments to manage urinary elimination.

When Providing Care for a Patient in Need of an Indwelling