Which nursing action is correct when caring for a urethral catheter that is secured to a patient?
Correct answer: B. Secure the catheter without tension
- A. Allow the tubing to pull gently during movement
- B. Secure the catheter without tension
- C. Place the catheter tubing under the patient
- D. Disconnect the tubing for each position change
Explanation
The catheter should be secured without tension to prevent urethral traction and tissue injury. Pulling, placing tubing beneath the patient, or repeated disconnection increases discomfort and infection risk.
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About Elimination and Catheterisation
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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