Basic Care and Comfort NCLEX PN Questions Nursing Practice Question
The nurse is inserting a urinary catheter in the client with urinary retention. During balloon inflation, the client reports pain. What is the nurse's best action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A: Pain suggests the catheter is in the urethra, not the bladder; advancing after deflating corrects placement. B: Pain is abnormal and risks damage. C: Removal is unnecessary if advancement works. D: Rotating a partially inflated balloon could harm the urethra.