The nurse is caring for an incontinent male patient with a large sacral pressure injury.Which is the safest intervention that will maintain skin integrity and facilitate healing of the ulcer?
A) Obtain a surgical consult for placement of a suprapubic urinary catheter.
B) Apply a condom catheter attached to a bedside urinary drainage bag.
C) Insert an indwelling urinary catheter attached to a small volume drainage bag.
D) Perform intermittent straight catheterization of the patient every 4 to 6 hours.
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