The client's family members are concerned that the client should have a urinary catheter placed because of her decreasing urinary output. What is the hospice nurse's best response?
a. "A Foley catheter is inserted only if she is taking medications that affect output."
b. "I will insert a Foley catheter if her urinary output drops below 500 mL/day."
c. "A Foley catheter will be inserted if her bladder becomes distended."
d. "I will insert a Foley catheter if she be-comes incontinent of urine."
C
Insertion of an indwelling catheter is acceptable if the client is unable to void, has a distended bladder, and would be more comfortable not moving. The other statements are not appropriate uses for an indwelling catheter in a hospice setting.
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