Catheter Teaching 1556
Instructed patient about your Foley catheter daily Care: Always wash your hands before and after
doing catheter care. Use soap and warm water. Keep your skin and catheter clean. Clean the skin
around your catheter at least once each day. Clean your skin area and catheter after every
bowel movement. These will help prevent a bladder or kidney infection and will keep you more
comfortable.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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