The Nurse Observes a Nursing Assistant (NA) Doing All of the Following

Multiple Choice

The nurse observes a nursing assistant (NA) doing all of the following when caring for a patient with a retention catheter. Which action requires that the nurse intervene?

A) The NA uses an alcohol-based hand cleaner before performing catheter care.
B) The NA disconnects the catheter from the drainage tube to obtain a specimen.
C) The NA uses soap and water when cleaning around the urinary meatus.
D) The NA tapes the catheter to the skin on the patient's upper inner thigh.