A nurse is caring for an elderly client in a long-term care setting. The client normally has a condom catheter applied overnight. Which of the following describes a condom catheter?
A) A flexible sheath that is rolled around the penis.
B) A bag attached by adhesive backing to the skin around the genitals.
C) A urine drainage tube inserted but not left in place.
D) A urine drainage tube that is left in place over a period of time.
A
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A condom catheter is a flexible sheath that is rolled around the penis. A urinary bag (U-bag) is a bag attached by adhesive backing to the skin surrounding the genitals. A straight catheter is a urine drainage tube inserted but not left in place; a retention catheter is a urine drainage tube that is left in place over a period of time.
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