A nurse is preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter prescribed for a client,and a sterile field is prepared.Which of these steps MUST the nurse take before the catheter is inserted?
A)Cleanse the catheter with a povidone-iodine solution.
B)Inflate and deflate the retention balloon.
C)Examine the perineal area for signs of irritation or infection.
D)Attach the urinary drainage bag to the catheter.

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Prior to inserting an indwelling urinary catheter,inflate and deflate the retention balloon to ensure patency.If it does not inflate or leaks,it must be replaced.

A Nurse Is Preparing to Insert an Indwelling Urinary Catheter