During a Laparoscopy, a Small Incision Is Made Beneath the Umbilicus

question 15

Multiple Choice

During a laparoscopy, a small incision is made beneath the umbilicus to view the abdominal cavity. What is the purpose of insertion of a Foley catheter into the bladder?

• A) Used to insert carbon dioxide
• B) Obtain a small simple sample of cells
• C) Irrigate the bladder with normal saline
• D) Maintain bladder decompression for an open view

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