Question

The nurse prepares a client for an abdominal hysterectomy. The client asks why she has to have a Foley catheter. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?

A. This will help you since you will be temporarily incontinent
B. This will enable us to measure your output accurately
C. This will allow you to heal by keeping your bladder decompressed
D. This will allow your bladder to recover after the surgery.

Answer 1

The nurse should explain that having a Foley catheter after an abdominal hysterectomy helps the bladder heal by keeping it decompressed.

Step-by-step explanation:

The most appropriate statement by the nurse in this case would be:

C. This will allow you to heal by keeping your bladder decompressed.

After an abdominal hysterectomy, the bladder may become distended or compressed due to the surgery. Placing a Foley catheter helps to keep the bladder decompressed, allowing it to heal properly. It also prevents bladder distention or overstretching, which can lead to complications such as urinary retention or damage to the bladder.