A patient with a urinary diversion device is at risk for impaired skin integrity. Which intervention should the nurse perform for this patient?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Emptying the bag reservoir every 2 hours helps prevent accumulation of urine and subsequent skin breakdown. Changing the urine collection device every other day is not frequent enough to prevent skin breakdown. Teaching self-catheterization technique may not be necessary for a patient with a urinary diversion device. Monitoring for foul-smelling urine is important for assessing infection, but does not directly address skin integrity.

A Patient with a Urinary Diversion Device Is at Risk