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The nurse has inserted an indwelling catheter and secured the catheter to the patient's thigh,making sure that there is enough slack that movement will not create tension on the catheter.The nurse understands that the chief purpose of properly securing Foley catheters is to obtain which outcome? (Select all that apply. )
A) Minimized risk for bleeding
B) Reduced risk for bladder spasm
C) Reduced risk for meatal necrosis
D) Reduced risk for trauma
E) Increased bladder relaxation
Indwelling Catheter
A catheter that remains inside the body for a prolonged period to drain urine from the bladder, commonly known as a Foley catheter.
Meatal Necrosis
Tissue death around the urinary opening, often due to irritation or lack of blood flow.
Bladder Spasm
Sudden, involuntary contractions of the bladder muscles, causing an urgent need to urinate or potentially leading to urinary incontinence.
- Utilize optimal methods for the maintenance and administration of urinary catheters.
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Learning Objectives
- Utilize optimal methods for the maintenance and administration of urinary catheters.
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