Multiple Choice
The nurse notes that a patient's indwelling urinary catheter tubing contains sediment and crusting at the meatus. Which action should the nurse take?
A) Notify the healthcare provider immediately.
B) Flush the catheter tubing with saline solution.
C) Replace the indwelling urinary catheter.
D) Encourage fluids that increase urine acidity.
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