Which is a reason to catheterize a patient during a surgical procedure?
a. To decrease postoperative pain
b. To permit accurate output measurement
c. To prevent urine leakage on the OR table
d. To expedite a patient's recovery period
ANS: B
The sterile process of catheterizing a patient before or during a surgical procedure allows the anesthesia provider and surgeon to measure output and prevent distention and trauma to the bladder.
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