When the Balloon on an Indwelling Urinary Catheter Is Blown

question 26

Multiple Choice

When the balloon on an indwelling urinary catheter is blown up,the patient expresses discomfort.What should the nurse do?

• A) Remove the catheter
• B) Continue to blow up the balloon because discomfort is expected
• C) Aspirate the fluid from the balloon and advance the catheter
• D) Pull back on the catheter slightly to determine tension

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