A condom catheter is to be used for an adult male client in the extended care facility.In the application of the condom catheter,the nurse employs appropriate technique when:

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A 1- to 2-inch space should be left between the tip of the penis and the end of the catheter.Nonsterile gloves are worn to apply a condom catheter.Standard adhesive tape should never be used to secure a condom catheter because it does not expand with change in penis size and is painful to remove.The tubing of a condom catheter is not taped tightly to the thigh.The drainage bag is attached to the lower bed frame.

A Condom Catheter Is to Be Used for an Adult