Lincolnville compared to South Carolina state average: 1  Unemployed percentage below state average. 2  Black race population percentage above state average. 3  Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average. 4  Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
If the patient is male, hold the penis and insert the catheter into the urethral opening. Hold the penis in your non-dominant hand and gently pull upward, perpendicular to the patient's body. Insert the tip of the catheter into the patient's urethra with your dominant hand.
Catheters are also used to treat bladder outlet obstruction and urinary retention in patients. Steps on How to Inserts a Foley Catheter. Using an indwelling Foley catheter tray, collect all needed supplies. Use two patient identifiers to identify the patient. Discuss all aspects of the procedure with the patient before proceeding. Let first time patients know exactly what to expect from the procedure.