The nurse is caring for a patient from a long-term care facility who has a Foley catheter.The urine in the bag is dark yellow and has a cloudy appearance and a strong odor.According to the transfer sheet,the Foley was placed 5 weeks before the hospital admission.What should the nurse do?

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For patients requiring long-term catheterization,catheter changes should be individualized,not routine.In many cases,catheters need to be changed every 4 to 6 weeks.Long-term catheters should be changed for leaking,blockage,and before obtaining a sterile specimen for urine culture.Long-term catheterization should be avoided because of its association with urinary tract infection.Make every attempt to remove catheters as soon as the patient can void.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient from a Long-Term