A male client is admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with an expected long-term stay. What should the nurse consider when inserting a urinary catheter for this client?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

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A male client is admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with an expected long-term stay. What should the nurse consider when inserting a urinary catheter for this client? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

The nurse should select a pure silicone or hydrophilic polymer-coated catheter

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The nurse should select a catheter with a large lumen

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The nurse should insert a 10 french catheter for long-term use to prevent urethral damage

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The nurse should select a latex catheter with a silver coating

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