A new nurse is attempting to catheterize a female patient.The nurse has a difficult time and after three attempts,finally inserts the catheter into the bladder and has urine output.What suggestion by the more experienced nurse is best?

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Because the clitoris often resembles the urinary meatus,nurses sometimes try to insert a catheter in it instead of the real meatus.Leaving the incorrectly placed catheter while attempting another insertion shows the nurse where not to insert it.The patient should be in a low semi-Fowler's or supine position with the legs abducted (or frog-legged).To maintain infection control,never use a catheter for more than one catheterization attempt.

A New Nurse Is Attempting to Catheterize a Female Patient