Which nursing action is appropriate when removing an indwelling urinary catheter?
Correct answer: B. Deflate the balloon fully before gentle removal
- A. Cut the catheter before deflating the balloon
- B. Deflate the balloon fully before gentle removal
- C. Pull the catheter out while the balloon remains inflated
- D. Clamp the catheter for several hours before removal
Explanation
The retention balloon must be completely deflated before the catheter is gently withdrawn to prevent urethral injury. Cutting or pulling against an inflated balloon can cause trauma, and routine prolonged clamping is not required for removal.
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Elimination care covers normal bowel and urinary patterns, constipation, diarrhoea, incontinence, retention, enemas, ostomies and specimen collection. Catheterisation includes indications, catheter types, insertion principles, drainage-bag care and prevention of urinary infection, with attention to the difference between urinary retention and incontinence.
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