Posted: August 16th, 2017

In assessing the appropriateness of removing a suprapubic catheter, the nurse recognizes that the patient’s residual urine must be less than which of the following amounts on two separate occasions (morning and evening)

In assessing the appropriateness of removing a suprapubic catheter, the nurse recognizes that the patient’s residual urine must be less than which of the following amounts on two separate occasions (morning and evening)?
a) 100 cc
If the patient complains of discomfort or pain, however, the suprapubic catheter is usually left in place until the patient can void successfully.
b) 30 cc
Residual urine may be greater than 30 cc and still allow discontinuance of a suprapubic catheter.
c) 50 cc
Residual urine may be greater than 50 cc and still allow discontinuance of a suprapubic catheter.
d) 400 cc
Residual urine that is greater than 100 cc indicates that the suprapubic catheter cannot be discontinued.