Today I was able to observe Nurse Clea inserting a straight catheter. This procedure was indicated because the patient was not able to have a urine output for four to six hours approximately. The patient’s lower abdominal quadrants were distended and patient was grimacing in pain when Nurse Clea was palpating her abdomen. After the catheter insertion, we were able to see a urine output of 650 milliliters. Nurse Clea explained that she has to inform the doctor that the patient is not ready yet to void independently and that her foley catheter should be re-inserted again to alleviate patient’s discomfort. It was a good learning experience for me because it was my first time to see an insertion of a straight catheter. Before assisting the nurse
