Matilda Gunderson,a 55-year-old woman with a possible latex sensitivity,is scheduled for a panhysterectomy.She is at risk for postoperative urinary retention related to edema,anesthesia,opioids,or pain.An appropriate intraoperative nursing action would be:

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Before surgery,explain that an indwelling catheter will be inserted.Verify the absence of any latex allergy;a latex-free catheter will be required for latex-allergic patients.Insert the indwelling catheter using aseptic technique.Secure the tubing to prevent inadvertent stretching or stress on the catheter.Document the size of catheter inserted.Keep the drainage bag below the level of the bladder.Observe and document the color and amount of urine;report abnormalities.Check the patency of the catheter and drainage system whenever the patient is repositioned.

Matilda Gunderson,a 55-Year-Old Woman with a Possible Latex Sensitivity,is Scheduled