Exam#2 study question - #19

Purpose(s) of catheterizing a client (p1275-Box 47-2)
- To relieve discomfort due to bladder distention or to provide gradual decompression of a distended bladder.
- To assess the amount of residual urine if the bladder empties incompletely.
- To obtain a urine specimen.
- To empty the bladder completely prior to surgery.
- To facilitate accurate measurement of urinary output for critically ill clients whose output needs to be monitored hourly.
- To provide for intermittent or continuous bladder drainage and irrigation.
- To prevent urine from contracting an incision after perineal surgery.
- To manage incontinence when other measures have failed.