Which patient most clearly has an appropriate indication for intermittent urinary catheterisation?

Correct answer: A. A patient with temporary inability to empty the bladder

  • A. A patient with temporary inability to empty the bladder
  • B. A patient who prefers not to use a bedpan
  • C. A patient with mild stress incontinence on coughing
  • D. A patient who needs routine urine monitoring at home

Explanation

Intermittent catheterisation can empty the bladder when a patient has temporary or chronic difficulty voiding. It is not used simply for convenience, mild stress incontinence, or routine monitoring when less invasive methods are available.

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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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