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a surgical patient had an indwelling urinary catheter inserted 3 days ago. the patient now has a fever with cloudy and foul - smelling urine in the drainage bag. which action most likely increased the patients risk for cauti?
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removing the urinary catheter as soon as possible.
placing the drainage bag above the bladder.
allowing a properly trained person to insert the urinary catheter.
providing urinary catheter care per hospital protocol.

Explanation:

CAUTI (catheter - associated urinary tract infection) risk is increased when urine flows back into the bladder. Placing the drainage bag above the bladder allows urine to reflux back into the bladder, increasing the risk of infection. Removing the catheter promptly, having a trained person insert it, and following hospital - protocol for care are all measures to reduce CAUTI risk.

Answer:

B. Placing the drainage bag above the bladder.