A nurse is inserting an indwelling urinary catheter into a female client. As the catheter is inserted into the urethra, urine begins to flow into the tubing. At this point, the nurse should take which action?
A. Immediately inflate the balloon
B. Insert the catheter 2.5 to 5 cm and inflate the balloon
C. Wait until the urine flow stops and inflate the balloon
D. Insert the catheter until resistance is met and inflate the balloon
Ans: B. Insert the catheter 2.5 to 5 cm and inflate the balloon
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