Which intervention should the nurse include in the patient's plan of care to decrease the risk for developing a catheter-associated urinary tract infection?

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Implementing intermittent catheterization (Choice A) is a proven method to decrease the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infections. Administering prophylactic antibiotics (Choice B) may also be used in certain situations, but is not always necessary and can contribute to antibiotic resistance. Retaining the indwelling catheter throughout hospitalization (Choice C) increases the risk for infection. Although cranberry juice (Choice D) has been traditionally used to prevent UTIs, its effectiveness is unclear and there is not enough evidence to support its routine use for prevention.

Which Intervention Should the Nurse Include in the Patient's Plan