When discontinuing an indwelling urinary catheter do all of the following EXCEPT:

A)

swiftly pull out the catheter with one sweep
B)

place a protective pad under the patient.
C)

deflate the balloon on the urinary catheter
D)

give perineal care to the patient after removing the catheter


Answer:

A

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