The nurse is planning care for a 12-year-old female patient who needs a Foley catheter inserted.It is most important for the nurse to use a catheter of which size French (Fr) ?

A) 5 to 6 Fr
B) 8 to 10 Fr
C) 12 Fr
D) 14 to 16 Fr

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Vijay maken · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Gender and age determine catheter size.A 12-Fr catheter may be considered for use in young girls.The prescriber may order a larger size.For infants,5 to 6 Fr is generally used;for children,8 to 10 Fr with a 3-mL balloon is used;and 14 to 16 Fr is indicated for adult women.

The nurse is planning care for a 12-year-old female patient who needs a Foley catheter inserted.It is most important for the nurse to use a catheter of which size French (Fr) ?

A) 5 to 6 Fr
B) 8 to 10 Fr
C) 12 Fr
D) 14 to 16 Fr

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The nurse is planning care for a 12-year-old female patient who needs a Foley catheter inserted.It is most important for the nurse to use a catheter of which size French (Fr) ?A) 5 to 6 FrB) 8 to 10 FrC) 12 FrD) 14 to 16 Fr

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The nurse is planning care for a 12-year-old female patient who needs a Foley catheter inserted.It is most important for the nurse to use a catheter of which size French (Fr) ?

A) 5 to 6 Fr
B) 8 to 10 Fr
C) 12 Fr
D) 14 to 16 Fr