Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 403 of 2368
A client has temporary urinary retention after surgery because of the effects of anesthesia. To lower the risk of urinary tract infection, which device should the nurse anticipate using?
- An indwelling catheter left in place for several days
- A condom catheter attached to a drainage bag
- A straight catheter inserted once and then removed
- A suprapubic catheter placed through the abdominal wall
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Correct answer: A straight catheter inserted once and then removed
Intermittent catheterization relieves retention and carries a lower infection risk than an indwelling catheter.
Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Facilitation of Elimination: Urinary Elimination Devices. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026