Asked by Chantal Shanty on May 19, 2024
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A nurse is inserting an indwelling urinary catheter for a male patient. Which action will the nurse take?
A) Hold the shaft of the penis at a 60-degree angle.
B) Hold the shaft of the penis with the dominant hand.
C) Cleanse the meatus 3 times with the same cotton ball from clean to dirty.
D) Cleanse the meatus with circular strokes beginning at the meatus and working outward.
Indwelling Urinary Catheter
A catheter that remains inserted into the bladder, commonly through the urethra, to allow continuous drainage of urine for those unable to void naturally.
Penis Angle
Refers to the tilt or direction of the penis, which can vary greatly among individuals and may influence sexual function or urination.
Cleanse Meatus
A hygienic practice involving cleaning the external opening of a body passage, particularly the urethral meatus in the context of maintaining genital hygiene.
- Demonstrate correct techniques for inserting an indwelling urinary catheter.
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Daiwor WoahteeMay 24, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Using the uncontaminated dominant hand, cleanse the meatus with cotton balls/swab sticks, using circular strokes, beginning at the meatus and working outward in a spiral motion. Repeat 3 times using a clean cotton ball/swabstick each time. With the nondominant hand (now contaminated), retract the foreskin (if uncircumcised) and gently grasp the penis at the shaft just below the glans. Hold the shaft of the penis at a right angle to the body.
Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate correct techniques for inserting an indwelling urinary catheter.