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3. Skin Breakdown or Pressure Sores

Causes: Prolonged pressure from the catheter or tubing, especially in immobile

patients, can lead to skin irritation, breakdown, or pressure ulcers.
Prevention:
✓ Reposition the catheter and tubing regularly to reduce pressure on one area.

✓ Use protective padding where the catheter or tubing touches the skin.
✓ Keep the skin clean and dry around the catheter insertion site and drainage
area.

✓ Inspect the skin daily for signs of redness, irritation, or sores, and take prompt
action if any are observed.

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