A Nurse Is Caring for a Hospitalized Patient with a Urinary

A nurse is caring for a hospitalized patient with a urinary catheter. Which nursing action best prevents the patient from acquiring an infection?

A) Maintaining a closed urinary drainage system
B) Inserting the catheter using strict clean technique
C) Disconnecting and replacing the catheter drainage bag once per shift
D) Fully inflating the catheter's balloon according to the manufacturer's recommendation

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