When performing an indwelling urinary catheterization on a female patient, how far should the nurse insert the catheter?
a. 1 to 3 inches
b. 1 to 3 inches past the point when urine starts to flow
c. until the hub of the catheter is at the meatus
d. until resistance is felt
B
If the catheter will be indwelling with a retention balloon, the catheter should be inserted another 1 to 3 inches after urine has started to flow. If the catheter will be removed as soon as the bladder is empty, insert the catheter another inch and hold the catheter in place. The catheter should not be inserted when resistance is felt. The catheter should not be inserted as far as the hub on the female patient.
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