Catheterization is performed for which of the following reasons?

A) Obtain a specific gravity
B) Relieve urinary retention
C) Obtain a random urine specimen
D) Prevent urinary infection
E) Prevent kidney disease

Urinary Retention

The inability to completely empty the bladder during urination, which can lead to discomfort and potentially serious health complications.

Catheterization

A medical procedure involving the insertion of a thin, flexible tube into a body cavity, duct, or vessel.

Specific Gravity

The ratio of the density of a substance to the density of a reference substance; typically, for liquids, water is used as the reference.