The Nurse Observes Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP)taking the Following Actions

Multiple Choice

The nurse observes unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) taking the following actions when caring for a patient with a urethral catheter. Which action requires that the nurse intervene?

A) Taping the catheter to the skin on the patient's upper inner thigh
B) Cleaning around the patient's urinary meatus with soap and water
C) Disconnecting the catheter from the drainage tube to obtain a specimen
D) Using an alcohol-based gel hand cleaner before performing catheter care