Asked by Khadija Durrani on May 12, 2024
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A nurse is inserting a catheter into a female patient. When the nurse inserts the catheter, no urine is obtained. The nurse suspects the catheter is not in the urethra. What should the nurse do?
A) Throw the catheter way and begin again.
B) Fill the balloon with the recommended sterile water.
C) Remove the catheter, wipe with alcohol, and reinsert after lubrication.
D) Leave the catheter in the vagina as a landmark for insertion of a new, sterile catheter.
Sterile Water
Water that has been treated to remove all microorganisms, making it suitable for medical or laboratory uses.
- Manifest knowledge on the correct procedures for catheter insertion, coupled with the essential care and upkeep to forestall infection and secure patient comfort.
Verified Answer
OA
Olatubosun AfolabiMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
If no urine appears, the catheter may be in the vagina. If misplaced, leave the catheter in the vagina as a landmark to indicate where not to insert, and insert another sterile catheter. The catheter should be left in place until the new, sterile catheter is inserted. The balloon should not be filled since the catheter is in the vagina. The catheter must be sterile; using alcohol will not make the catheter sterile.
Learning Objectives
- Manifest knowledge on the correct procedures for catheter insertion, coupled with the essential care and upkeep to forestall infection and secure patient comfort.