A nurse uses a catheter to collect a sterile urine specimen from a client at a health care facility. If a catheter is required temporarily, which type of catheter should the nurse use?

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A straight catheter is a type of catheter that is inserted through the urethra and into the bladder to drain urine. It is considered a temporary catheter and is used for a single catheterization. A condom catheter is used for men who do not have urinary retention and allows for self-management of urinary incontinence. A urinary bag or retention catheter may be used for long-term catheterization or if the client has urinary retention.

A Nurse Uses a Catheter to Collect a Sterile Urine