An 85-year-old male patient with a history of multiple strokes and requiring the use of an indwelling urinary catheter is discharged from the hospital to a long-term care facility after being treated for urosepsis. What are some interventions the nurse can implement to prevent recurrence of the problem?

An 85-year-old male patient with a history of multiple strokes and requiring the use of an indwelling urinary catheter is discharged from the hospital to a long-term care facility after being treated for urosepsis. What are some interventions the nurse can implement to prevent recurrence of the problem?

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