Furthermore, if theyâre not inserted properly, catheters can cause internal bleeding and damage to the urinary tract. Many patients also find them uncomfortable and painful; they can cause the skin in the area to break down and trigger bladder stones, causing pain and difficulty passing urine. Worryingly, sometimes the wrong type is used. There are different catheters for short and long-term use, and for men and women.
verb. Infer is defined as to conclude from evidence or assumptions. An example of infer is to assume that a child took the plate of cookies since he was the only one in the room when the cookies went missing.
Learner's definition of ASCERTAIN. [+ object] formal. : to learn or find out (something, such as information or the truth) They were unable to ascertain [=(more commonly) determine] the cause of the fire. The police are now attempting to ascertain his whereabouts. [=to find out where he is] Her doctors have been unable to ascertain [=find out] why she is ill. = Her doctors have been unable to ascertain the cause of her illness.