The Nurse Is Having Difficulty Inserting a Urinary Catheter in an Older

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse is having difficulty inserting a urinary catheter in an older female client. Which position should the nurse place the client in to facilitate the insertion of the catheter?

• A) Lithotomy with head of bed at 20 degrees
• B) Side-lying, lifting up the buttock
• C) Side-lying with both knees flexed
• D) Supine with legs flexed and knees apart

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