Catheterization Is Performed for Which of the Following Reasons

question 85

Multiple Choice

Catheterization is performed for which of the following reasons?

• A) Obtain a specific gravity
• B) Relieve urinary retention
• C) Obtain a random urine specimen
• D) Prevent urinary infection
• E) Prevent kidney disease

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Definitions:

Concrete Operations

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, typically from ages 7 to 11, when children gain the ability to think logically about concrete events.

Sensorimotor Period

The first of Jean Piaget's four stages of cognitive development, ranging from birth to about 2 years old, where infants learn about the environment through sensory experiences and motor activities.

Egocentrism

The cognitive inability to differentiate between one's own perspective and that of others, often seen in early childhood.

Intuitive Thought

Intuitive thought is a type of thinking that relies on instinct and feelings rather than analytical reasoning, often occurring automatically or subconsciously.