What should you do if the catheter tube is tugged or pulled during cleaning?

Ensuring that the catheter tube is not tugged or pulled during cleaning is essential for patient safety and comfort. When the catheter is correctly positioned and secured, it minimizes the risk of injury to both the patient and the urinary tract. Tugging or pulling on the tube can cause discomfort, potential trauma to the urethra, or even dislodgment of the catheter, which might lead to complications such as infection or pain.

Preventing the catheter from being tugged or pulled during cleaning is crucial for maintaining its proper function and protecting the integrity of the patient's body. Ensuring that the tube remains secure allows for effective monitoring of urine output and avoids any disturbances to the catheters’ placement, which can complicate the treatment process.

Other options suggest responses that would maintain or intervene with the catheter in ways that could be less safe; for example, reinsertions or informing the patient to hold the tube could lead to more risks. Thus, the best practice remains to prevent any movement of the catheter altogether during cleaning activities.