What type of indwelling catheter is most suitable for long-term use?
a. Silver-alloy catheter
b. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) catheter
c. Silicone catheter
d. Triple-lumen catheter
C
Silicone catheters are used primarily for long-term catheterization, as they cause less tissue irritation and prevent encrustation. Silver-alloy coated catheters are used to reduce the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infections rather than for their suitability for long-term use. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) catheters are more rigid, less comfortable for indwelling use, and more commonly used for intermittent self-catheterization. A triple-lumen catheter is inserted when the patient requires irrigation of the bladder.
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