Question

a trauma patient requires large volume fluid resuscitation. to closely monitor urinary output, an indwelling urinary catheter was ordered by the on - call trauma resident and inserted by the nurse in the intensive care unit. thinking about best practices to prevent cauti, which statement is correct? click the correct answer and click submit. to prevent infection, perform routine irrigation of the indwelling urinary catheter. the indwelling urinary catheter should be removed as soon as possible. use an antiseptic solution for daily cleansing of the meatal area. the indwelling urinary catheter should be changed every 3 days as needed.

Explanation:

Routine irrigation can introduce pathogens and is not a best - practice for CAUTI prevention. Daily cleansing with an antiseptic solution has not been shown to prevent CAUTI effectively. There is no need for routine catheter change every 3 days. Removing the indwelling urinary catheter as soon as possible reduces the risk of catheter - associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) as the longer the catheter is in place, the higher the risk of infection.

Answer:

The indwelling urinary catheter should be removed as soon as possible.