A client who had prostate surgery asks the nurse when the suprapubic catheter will be removed. The nurse would reply that it will be left in place until
a. about 2 weeks after the surgery.
b. antibiotic therapy is completed.
c. no pain medication is necessary.
d. the client is voiding well.
D
The suprapubic catheter is left in place until voiding function has returned. When the client is voiding well, the suprapubic catheter can be removed.
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