When evaluating the health care team member's ability to apply a condom catheter, it is most important for the nurse to provide further instruction for which intervention?
A)Clipping of hair at the base of the penis
B)Applying skin prep to the penis before catheter placement
C)Using regular adhesive tape to hold the catheter in place
D)Leaving 1 to 2 inches of space between the tip of the penis and the end of the catheter

Question

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Use of an adhesive strip not designed for sheath application may be inflexible and may impede circulation to the penis.Clip hair at the base of the penis.Hair adheres to the condom and is pulled during condom removal or may get caught in rubber as the condom catheter is applied.Apply skin preparation to the penis and allow it to dry.Leave 1 to 2 inches of space between the tip of the glans penis and the end of the condom.

When Evaluating the Health Care Team Member's Ability to Apply