Question

Ms. Tovar, aged 64, is scheduled for a Left Nephrectomy to remove a tumor in the upper pole of the left kidney. Before positioning, the circulator places a foley catheter to monitor urinary output during the procedure. Which of the following foley catheters would be used for the purpose?

Option 1: Coude tip catheter
Option 2: Three-way catheter
Option 3: Mushroom tip catheter
Option 4: Foley catheter with temperature sensing capabilities

Answer 1

A three-way catheter would be used to monitor urinary output during Ms. Tovar's Left Nephrectomy.

Step-by-step explanation:

The foley catheter that would be used to monitor urinary output during Ms. Tovar's Left Nephrectomy would be a three-way catheter. A three-way catheter has an additional lumen, or channel, that allows for continuous irrigation of the bladder. This is useful in procedures that may cause bleeding or require the bladder to be kept empty. The continuous irrigation helps to prevent blood clots from forming and obstructing the catheter.