Posted: August 16th, 2017

When irrigating a colostomy, the nurse lubricates the catheter and gently inserts it into the stoma no more than _______ inches

When irrigating a colostomy, the nurse lubricates the catheter and gently inserts it into the stoma no more than _______ inches
a) 3”
The nurse should insert the catheter no more than 3 inches.
b) 2”
Insertion of the catheter 2 inches is inadequate.
c) 4”
Insertion of the catheter 4 inches is excessive and not recommended.
d) 5”
Insertion of the catheter 5 inches is excessive and not recommended.