1-A patient on a medical floor has an indwelling catheter that has been in for 2 weeks. a. Why are patients with indwelling urinary catheters at an increased risk for urinary tract infections? In caring for a patient with an indwelling urinary catheter, what nursing actions can be employed to decrease the patient’s risk for the development of a urinary tract infection?  2- APA style 3- 3 paragraphs 3 sentences each 4- 2 references .

1. 1-A patient on a medical floor has an indwelling catheter that
has been in for 2 weeks.
a. Why are patients with indwelling urinary catheters at an
increased risk for urinary tract infections?
In caring for a patient with an indwelling urinary catheter, what
nursing actions can be employed to decrease the patient’s risk
for the development of a urinary tract infection?
2- APA style
3- 3 paragraphs 3 sentences each
4- 2 references