The nurse knows that urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common health care-associated infection for which of the following reasons?

A) Catheterization procedures are performed more frequently than indicated.
B) Escherichia coli pathogens are transmitted during surgical or catheterization procedures.
C) Perineal care is often neglected by nursing staff.
D) Bedpans and urinals are not stored properly and transmit infection.

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Christian Wilson · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  E.coli is the leading pathogenic cause of UTIs;this pathogen enters during invasive procedures.Sterile technique is imperative to prevent the spread of infection.Frequent catheterizations can place a patient at high risk for UTI;however,infection is caused by bacteria,not by the procedure itself.Perineal care is important,and buildup of bacteria can lead to infection,but this is not the primary cause.Bedpans and urinals may become bacteria ridden and should be cleaned frequently;however,bedpans and urinals are not inserted into the urinary tract,and so they are unlikely to be the primary cause of UTI.

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