Colorado CNA Practice Exam

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Guidelines for the nursing assistant to give proper catheter care include:

Changing the catheter every day
Keeping the genital area clean to prevent infection
Using scented soap to clean the catheter
Avoiding any cleaning to prevent irritation

The correct answer is: Keeping the genital area clean to prevent infection

Cleaning the genital area is important for preventing infection and maintaining proper catheter care. Option A is incorrect because changing the catheter every day is not necessary and can increase risk of infection. Option C is incorrect because scented soap can cause irritation and should not be used. Option D is incorrect because no cleaning can lead to buildup of bacteria and increase risk of infection. Therefore, option B is the most appropriate and essential guideline for proper catheter care.