When Caring for a Hospitalized Patient with a Urinary Catheter,which

When caring for a hospitalized patient with a urinary catheter,which nursing action best prevents the patient from acquiring an infection?

A) Inserting the catheter with strict clean technique.
B) Performing hand hygiene before and after providing perineal care.
C) Fully inflating the catheter's balloon according to the manufacturer's recommendation.
D) Disconnecting and replacing the catheter drainage bag once per shift.

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