A patient requires intermittent catheterization due to urinary retention following a hernia repair surgery. You have been instructed to assist the patient with this procedure. Which of the following steps is essential to perform first to ensure the patient's safety and proper catheter insertion?
Perform hand hygiene and open the catheterization kit on a sterile field.
Position the patient in the supine position with knees flexed and separated.
Confirm the patient's identity and explain the procedure, obtaining their informed consent.
Prepare the catheter and lubricant, laying them out within easy reach.
Before performing a catheterization, it is essential to confirm the patient's identity and explain the procedure, thus ensuring the patient's right to informed consent and understanding of the procedure. An incorrect patient identity could result in a procedure being performed on the wrong individual, and failure to explain the procedure can lead to confusion and patient anxiety. Correct hand hygiene and opening of the catheterization kit are indeed crucial steps but should come after confirming the patient's identity and explaining the procedure as they relate to maintaining asepsis, not the initial patient interaction.
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