A family member of a client in a long-term care facility asks the nurse why he cannot insert a catheter so the client will not develop skin breakdown from being wet. What should the explanation include when the nurse responds to the family member?
a) The invasive nature of the catheter provides a portal for infection.
b) Catheters are no longer used for treatment of incontinence.
c) Older adult residents are able to have catheters inserted if the family requests them.
d) If a catheter is inserted, it must be flushed with normal saline daily.
Answer: A
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