Which of the Following Most Often Predisposes Hospitalised Patients to Urinary

Question

Which of the following most often predisposes hospitalised patients to urinary tract infections?
A)Urinary catheterisation.
B)Antibiotic therapy.
C)Frequent bedpan use.
D)Immunosuppressive therapy.
E)Diabetes.

Accepted Answer

Urinary catheterisation can introduce bacteria into the urinary tract and increase the risk of UTIs in hospitalised patients. Antibiotic therapy may actually reduce the risk of UTIs in hospitalised patients. Frequent bedpan use may also increase the risk of UTIs, but not as much as urinary catheterisation. Immunosuppressive therapy and diabetes may make patients more susceptible to infections in general, but they are not specific risk factors for UTIs in hospitalised patients.