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An Older Female Client with a History of Urinary Tract

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An older female client with a history of urinary tract infections has an indwelling urinary catheter.What should the nurse do to reduce this client's risk of developing an infection because of the catheter?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.


A) Maintain a sterile closed drainage system.
B) Clean the peri-urethral area with antiseptics.
C) Ensure the catheter and tubing are not kinked.
D) Wash his or her hands before manipulating the catheter.
E) Keep the collection bag below the level of the bladder.

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