A nurse is caring for a female client with an indwelling urinary catheter. Which nursing intervention best reduces the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) during perineal care?

Perform perineal care at least once every 8 hours using warm water and an approved perineal wash solution.

Cleanse the perineal area by wiping from the anus toward the urethra.

Position the client supine with legs extended during catheter care to ensure access.

Use alcohol-based wipes to clean the catheter insertion site for better disinfection.