The nurse observes an unregulated care provider (UCP) taking the following actions when caring for a client with a retention catheter. Which of the following actions require the nurse to intervene with client care?
A)Taping the catheter to the skin on the client's upper inner thigh
B)Cleaning around the client's urinary meatus with soap and water
C)Using an alcohol-based hand cleaner before performing catheter care
D)Disconnecting the catheter from the drainage tube to obtain a specimen

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The catheter should not be disconnected from the drainage tube because this increases the risk for urinary tract infection (UTI). The other actions are appropriate and do not require any intervention.

The Nurse Observes an Unregulated Care Provider (UCP) Taking the Following