The nurse receives an order to insert a Foley catheter.In obtaining a catheter of the right size,the nurse is aware that large catheters can lead to which complication?

A) Urethral damage
B) Bladder relaxation
C) Obstruction of urinary flow
D) Decreased risk for infection

Foley Catheter

A flexible tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine.

Urethral Damage

Injury or harm to the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body, which can lead to difficulty in urination or urinary incontinence.

Large Catheters

Medical devices inserted into body cavities, ducts, or vessels to allow for drainage, administration of fluids, or access by surgical instruments.