Basic Care & ComfortQuestion 72 of 120
A nurse is providing perineal care for a female client with an indwelling catheter. Which technique is correct?
a.Clean from the anus toward the urethra
b.Use the same cloth section for each stroke
c.Apply powder around the catheter insertion site
d.Clean from the urethra outward, away from the anus
Explanation
Perineal care is performed from the cleanest area, the urethra, toward the anus to prevent introducing bacteria. A clean cloth section is used for each stroke.
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