Catheter Teaching 1556

Catheter

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.

Last updated November 13, 2017

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