The following procedures have been ordered and implemented for a hospitalized client. Which procedure carries the greatest risk for a nosocomial infection?
A) Enema
B) Intramuscular injections
C) Heat lamp
D) Urinary catheterization

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Urinary catheterization carries the greatest risk for a nosocomial infection as it requires insertion of a foreign object into the body, increasing the risk of introducing bacteria or other pathogens. Enemas, intramuscular injections, and heat lamps do not involve the insertion of foreign objects and therefore carry a lower risk for a nosocomial infection.

The Following Procedures Have Been Ordered and Implemented for a Hospitalized