When a flexible tube is inserted through the urethra to the bladder to drain urine, it is called:
A) urinary catheterization.
B) urinary endoscopy.
C) urinary tract infection.
D) urinary retention.

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The process described in the question is known as urinary catheterization. Option B is incorrect as urinary endoscopy involves the use of a scope to visualize the urinary tract. Option C is incorrect as it is a type of infection that can occur in the urinary tract. Option D is incorrect as it refers to the inability to completely empty the bladder, which may require catheterization as a treatment option.

When a Flexible Tube Is Inserted Through the Urethra to the Bladder