Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 410 of 2368
Which action by the nurse helps prevent infection in a client with an indwelling urinary catheter?
- Applying an antiseptic solution around the meatus every shift
- Cleaning the perineal area by wiping away from the urinary meatus
- Wiping toward the meatus to remove drainage
- Disconnecting the tubing daily to wash the connection
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Correct answer: Cleaning the perineal area by wiping away from the urinary meatus
Wiping away from the meatus avoids contaminating the urinary tract. Antiseptics are not used around the meatus once the catheter is in.
Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Facilitation of Elimination: INSERTING AND MANAGING INDWELLING URINARY CATHETERS. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026