Male Foley Catheter Insertion Procedure | General Nursing Students

Let's review the steps for Foley catheter insertion! Foley catheters are used for urinary drainage in situations where a client is unable to void on their own (such as after surgery or if they are experiencing urinary retention). Once the catheter is inside the bladder, the balloon is inflated to secure it in place - allowing urine to flow through the catheter and into a collection bag. 🚨 Critical thinking check! 🚨 If your client has one of these catheters, what part of the hospital bed would

Let's review foley insertion on a male patient. Make sure that the thigh has skin prep applied to the area where the foley tubing will be secured - this will protect the patient’s skin! also ensure that the drainage container is dated 🙌 *Pro tip: always insert the catheter another 1-2 inches before inflating the balloon to make sure you are fully in the bladder ! . . To try out SimpleNursing for FREE, click here: https://bit.ly/4ioinu5 🩺 . #nursing #nclex #nursingschool #healthcare | SimpleNur