A nurse is caring for a female patient who has a new order for the insertion of a Foley catheter. The nurse prepares a standard catheter kit and then notes that the patient has a latex allergy. The nurse should
1. Notify the physician that the catheter cannot be placed.
2. Obtain a silicone catheter for the patient.
3. Inform the patient that a catheter cannot be used because of her allergies.
4. Switch the Foley catheter for a three-way catheter.
ANS: 2
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