NCLEX Practice Test

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Which step comes immediately after using the dominant hand to clean during the insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter?

Advance catheter and inflate balloon
Use dominant hand to insert catheter
Use non-dominant hand to grasp penis
Verify balloon inflation

The correct answer is: Advance catheter and inflate balloon

After using the dominant hand to clean during the insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter, the next step is to advance the catheter and inflate the balloon. This step is crucial as it helps ensure that the catheter is inserted correctly into the bladder and the balloon is inflated to secure the catheter in place. By advancing the catheter and inflating the balloon in this sequence, the healthcare provider can minimize the risk of complications such as urinary tract infections and ensure proper drainage of urine from the bladder. Using the dominant hand to insert the catheter (Option B) is incorrect as the catheter should first be advanced and the balloon inflated before insertion. Using the non-dominant hand to grasp the penis (Option C) occurs earlier in the process when preparing the patient for catheter insertion. Verifying balloon inflation (Option D) should be done after completing the insertion of the catheter and inflating the balloon.