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Practice Question

A nurse is preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

Answer Choices:

Correct Answer:

Don sterile gloves before inserting the indwelling urinary catheter.

Rationale:

🧼Sterile technique is essential to prevent introducing bacteria into the urinary tract.

🧪The nurse must use sterile gloves to maintain asepsis during the procedure.

💧Oil-based lubricants are not recommended because they are not water-soluble and can interfere with catheter material.

❌Testing the balloon before insertion is outdated practice and may compromise the balloon.

📌core message

Always use sterile gloves and technique when inserting a urinary catheter.

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  • Domain: FUNDAMENTALS of Nursing (LPN ati)
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