💉 Foley Catheter Facts 🔍 What is a Foley catheter? A flexible tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine. ❓Why do we use them? Used for urinary retention, accurate urine output, or during surgeries to keep the bladder empty. 🧼 Inserting a catheter is a sterile technique Maintain strict sterile technique throughout insertion to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs) What should you do if you meet resistance during Foley catheter insertion? #NursingSchool #NurseInTheMaking #ClinicalSkills #

Let's review the steps for Foley catheter insertion! Foley catheters are used for urinary drainage in situations where a client is unable to void on their own (such as after surgery or if they are experiencing urinary retention). Once the catheter is inside the bladder, the balloon is inflated to secure it in place - allowing urine to flow through the catheter and into a collection bag. 🚨 Critical thinking check! 🚨 If your client has one of these catheters, what part of the hospital bed would