Utilizing critical reasoning and the nursing process, the student is expected to:
1. Discuss principles and concepts of urethral catheterization, irrigation, and removal of urethral catheter
2. State the purposes of catheterization and irrigation
3. Differentiate between open and closed bladder irrigations
4. Identify the type of client who might need to be catheterized
5. Differentiate between the types of catheterizations: straight and indwelling
6. Discuss the relationship of catheterizations and some causes of infection
7. Verbalize the rationale for sterile technique
8. Explain the proper procedure for discontinuing an indwelling catheter
9. Demonstrate accurate documentation of procedure(s)
10. Incorporate cost-containment principles when selecting supplies
11. Utilize critical thinking in learning lab activities
1. Review module objectives.
2. Learning Resources:
Potter, P. A., Perry, A. G., Stockert, P. A., Hall, A. M., & Ostendorf, W. R. (2025). Fundamentals of nursing (12th ed.). Elsevier.
Chapter 46 Urinary Elimination, pp. 1259-1262(Start at Catheterization. Stop at Alternative to Urethral Catheterization),
pp. 1273-1287 SKILL 46.2 Inserting and Removing a Straight (Intermittent) or Indwelling Catheter, SKILL 46.3 Care and Removal of an Indwelling Catheter, SKILL 46.4 Closed Catheter Irrigation
3. Complete Critical Thinking Exercises:
Urinary Catheters Student Learning Guide
4. Supplemental Learning:
See Bb
5. Review module objectives and check for knowledge gaps.
6. Go to the Evolve website and review the module content and practice questions