During insertion of a Foley catheter,the patient grimaces as the balloon is inflated.The nurse should:
A) withdraw the catheter.
B) ask the patient to bear down.
C) continue to inflate the balloon.
D) advance the catheter into the bladder.

Question

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Grimacing is a sign of pain indicating that the balloon might be in the urethra instead of the bladder.The catheter should be advanced before inflation.

During Insertion of a Foley Catheter,the Patient Grimaces as the Balloon