A nurse is preparing to catheterize a female client. What will the nurse consider when comparing the anatomy of the female urethra with that of the male urethra?
A) Has different innervation
B) No connection with bladder
C) Shorter in length
D) Longer in length
Ans: C
The anatomy of the urethra differs in males and females. The male urethra is about 51/2 to 61/4 inches (13.7 to 16.2 cm) long. The female urethra is about 11/2 to 21/2 inches (3.7 to 6.2 cm) long. This difference is important in terms of catheterization and risk for infection.
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