In which position would the nurse place a female patient when preparing to insert a urinary catheter?
a. Prone
b. Supine
c. High-Fowler's
d. Dorsal recumbent
D
The nurse assists the female patient to the dorsal recumbent position for insertion of a urinary catheter because this position exposes the perineum adequately to visualize the urinary meatus and maintain aseptic technique during the procedure. Positioning the patient on her stomach, flat in bed, or sitting upright impairs the nurse's ability to expose the perineum, visualize the urinary meatus, maintain aseptic technique, and drain urine from the bladder.
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