Let's review the steps for Foley catheter insertion! Foley catheters are used for urinary drainage in situations where a client is unable to void on their own (such as after surgery or if they are experiencing urinary retention). Once the catheter is inside the bladder, the balloon is inflated to secure it in place - allowing urine to flow through the catheter and into a collection bag. 🚨 Critical thinking check! 🚨 If your client has one of these catheters, what part of the hospital bed would

What is wrong here?? 👀 ❌ Error #1: the Foley catheter drainage bag is hanging above the level of the bed 😱 this will cause drainage to flow backwards, putting the patient at risk for a CAUTI. ❌ Error #2: medical scissors left in the bed is dangerous and an injury risk! ✂️ ❌ Error #3: the nasal cannula is not in place, so the patient is not receiving adequate oxygen. The prongs should be placed in the nostrils with the tubing looped over the ears and behind the head. There is usually an adjusta