List 6 purposes for the use of catheters Are catheters a form of treatment for incontinence Indwelling catheters put a patient at risk for Why Catheters Catheter t ube used to drain or inject fluid through a body opening ID: 1040713
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1. Urinary Catheters
2. BELLRINGERList 6 purposes for the use of cathetersAre catheters a form of treatment for incontinence?Indwelling catheters put a patient at risk for _______. Why?
3. CathetersCatheter tube used to drain or inject fluid through a body openingInserted through urethra into bladder, drains urineCatheterizationProcess of inserting a catheter
4. Types of CathetersStraight CatheterDrains the bladder and then is removedIndwelling Catheter (Foley Catheter)Left in the bladder, urine drains constantly into a drainage bagBalloon tip is inflated to prevent catheter from slipping out of bladder
5. Catheter CareDaily, twice a day, after BMs, or when vaginal discharge is presentWater temperature 105 to 109 degrees FahrenheitSecure catheter to abdomen or thighPosition drainage tubing in straight line or coiled on the bedCatheter must NOT pull at insertion siteHold catheter securely during catheter care
6. Urine Drainage Systems2 TypesStandard DrainageHolds at least 2000 mLLeg BagsAttach to thigh or calf with elastic bands or VelcroHolds less than 1000 mLChanged to standard bag when person is in bedDrainage bag stays lower than bladder level
7. Catheter CareSeparate labia or retract foreskin Check for crust or drainageHold catheter at meatus while using a circular motion to clean catheterAt least 4 inchesClean downward away from meatus with 1 stroke, do not tug or pull on catheterRepeat steps to rinse soap
8. Condom CatheterSoft sheath that slides over the penis and is used to drain urineChanges daily after perineal careRoll condom catheter onto penis leaving 1” space between penis and end of catheterSecure condom catheterSelf-adhering condom, press to the penisSecured with elastic tape, apply tape in a spiral. Do not apply tape completely around penis