Which nursing diagnosis would be appropriate for a client who has a retention catheter if the drainage bag is found lying on the floor?
A)Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity related to catheter placement
B)Risk for Infection related to improper handling
C)Self-Care Deficit related to presence of a retention catheter
D)Risk for Incontinence related to an obstruction

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Leaving the drainage bag on the floor increases the risk of contamination and infection. Therefore, the appropriate nursing diagnosis would be Risk for Infection related to improper handling.

Which Nursing Diagnosis Would Be Appropriate for a Client Who