Which action is appropriate when caring for a patient with an indwelling urinary catheter during routine hygiene?
Correct answer: A. Clean the meatus and catheter from the urethra outward
- A. Clean the meatus and catheter from the urethra outward
- B. Pull the catheter gently while cleaning the meatus
- C. Clean from the drainage bag toward the urethral opening
- D. Disconnect the catheter from the bag before cleaning the area
Explanation
Perineal and catheter care is performed from the urethral opening outward, using clean technique according to facility policy. Pulling, cleaning toward the meatus, or disconnecting the closed system can cause trauma or introduce microorganisms.
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About Elimination and Catheterisation
Elimination care covers normal bowel and urinary patterns, constipation, diarrhoea, incontinence, retention, enemas, ostomies and specimen collection. Catheterisation includes indications, catheter types, insertion principles, drainage-bag care and prevention of urinary infection, with attention to the difference between urinary retention and incontinence.
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