A patient has surgery that creates a pouch from his intestine. His ureters empty into the pouch, while a nipple valve allows him to perform self-catheterization to intermittently empty the pouch. A nurse identifies this type of urinary diversion as a(n)

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The description provided in the question matches the characteristics of a continent urostomy, also known as a continent urinary reservoir. It involves creating a pouch from the intestine, with the ureters emptying into the pouch, and a nipple valve allowing the patient to perform self-catheterization to empty the pouch. The other options listed (orthotopic bladder substitution, ileal conduit, suprapubic catheter) do not match the description provided.

A Patient Has Surgery That Creates a Pouch from His