NCLEX RN Practice Question

When inserting an indwelling urinary (Foley) catheter for an adult client in an acute-care hospital, which technique should the nurse use to minimize the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)?

  • Sterile (aseptic) technique using sterile gloves and sterile equipment

  • Non-sterile (clean) technique is acceptable if the catheter will remain in place less than 24 hours

  • Clean technique with non-sterile gloves and sterile equipment

  • Clean technique with sterile gloves but non-sterile equipment

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Physiological Integrity
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