Question: Which action by the assistive personnel (AP) would the nurse recognize as appropriate when caring for a patient who had an incontinent bowel movement and has a urinary catheter? Remove the catheter as it is soiled by stool and can no longer be used. Teach catheter care to the patient. Provide perineal care with soap and water, avoiding powders and lotion. Disconnect the catheter to ensure it is fully cleaned with no stool residue. Need Assignment Help?