The nurse is caring for a client with a prescription to discontinue the indwelling urinary catheter that has been in place for 2 weeks.Prior to removing the catheter,which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?

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Clamping the catheter for increasing periods to retrain the bladder to hold increasing amounts of urine before emptying is the most appropriate action by the nurse. This helps the bladder to regain its function and reduces the risk of urinary retention after catheter removal. Collecting urine for culture and sensitivity is important, but can be done after catheter removal. Cleansing the urethral meatus and preparing a straight catheter are also important, but are not the most appropriate actions prior to removing the indwelling catheter.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with a Prescription