A urinary catheter has been placed in a client with a bladder neck obstruction that led to urinary retention. Which intervention will the nurse prioritize to minimize the client’s risk for catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)? Aspirate urine for visual inspection for pus every 12 hours.Aspirate urine for visual inspection for pus every 12 hours. Promote intake of at least 2.5 L of fluids daily, unless contraindicated.Promote intake of at least 2.5 L of fluids daily, unless contraindicated. Advocate for removal of the catheter as soon as it becomes unnecessary. Flush the catheter with sterile water every 6 hours. Flush the catheter with sterile water every 6 hours.
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