Part of the complete bed bath
Assess for signs of vaginal or urethral exudate, skin impairment, unpleasant odors, complaints of burning during urination, or localized tenderness or pain of the perineum.
Catheter care is to be performed twice daily on all patients with indwelling catheters.
Includes cleansing of the meatal-catheter junction with a mild soap and water and sometimes application of a water-soluble microbial ointment