Discussion Post
A patient on a medical floor has an indwelling catheter that has been in for 2 weeks.
• Why are patients with indwelling urinary catheters at an increased risk for urinary tract infections?
• In caring for a patient with an indwelling urinary catheter, what nursing actions can be employed to decrease the patient's risk for the development of a urinary tract infection?
The response must include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.