Resistance is encountered during urinary catheterization of a male patient.Which action should the nurse take?
A)Remove the catheter immediately.
B)Apply force to insert the catheter farther.
C)Ask the patient to breathe quickly through the mouth.
D)Ask the patient to take slow, deep breaths.

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If resistance to catheter insertion is encountered, have the patient take slow, deep breaths to promote relaxation while the catheter is slowly inserted.If resistance persists the patient may have an enlarged prostate or some other obstruction of the urethra.

Resistance Is Encountered During Urinary Catheterization of a Male Patient