In male urethral catheterization:

A) the diameter of the urethra at the external urethral orifice is narrower than at any other point.
B) the urethra is least protected (most likely to rupture) at the bulb.
C) the intermediate (membranous) segment is the most distensible part of the urethra.
D) the location of the ducts of the bulbourethral glands must be identified in order to avoid injuring the glands.
E) the patient is likely to feel the most discomfort (sharpest pain) when the catheter penetrates the prostatic urethra.


Ans: A

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