The nurse is caring for a patient with an indwelling urinary catheter.Which instructions should the nurse provide to help prevent development of a urinary tract infection? (Select all that apply.)
A) Limit fluid intake to decrease the flow of urine.
B) Position the tubing to allow free flow of the urine.
C) Use aseptic technique when emptying the drainage bag.
D) Wash the perineum with an antibacterial soap every 8 hours.
E) Keep the catheter securely taped to prevent catheter movement.
F) Empty the urinary bag every 4 hours to prevent stagnation of urine.
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