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Which of the Following Would an Elderly Individual Likely Have

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Which of the following would an elderly individual likely have the most difficulty with


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Indwelling Urinary Catheter

A tube inserted into the bladder through the urethra, allowing for continuous urine drainage to an external bag, used for patients who cannot void naturally.

Clean-Catch Urine

A method of collecting urine for testing that minimizes microbial contamination from the skin, typically involving midstream urine collection.

Bladder Scan

A non-invasive ultrasound procedure used to assess the volume of urine in the bladder or detect other bladder issues.

Straight Catheter

A type of catheter used for intermittent urinary catheterization, designed to be inserted and removed immediately after the bladder is emptied.

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