The nurse is planning care for a 12-year-old female patient who needs a Foley catheter inserted. It is most important for the nurse to use a catheter of which size?
a. 5 to 6 French (Fr)
b. 8 to 10 Fr
c. 12 Fr
d. 14 to 16 Fr
C
Gender and age determine catheter size. A 12 Fr catheter may be considered for use in young girls. The prescriber may order a larger size. For infants, 5 to 6 Fr is generally used; for children, 8 to 10 Fr with a 3-mL balloon is used; and 14 to 16 Fr is indicated for adult women.
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