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I had a patient on the adult in patient unit admitted after she failed at her home. The patient is unable to move any of her extremities after the fall and was in great pain throughout the shift. In addition, the patient had hard time voiding. According to the bladder scan, there was over 500 ml of urine. My preceptor and I applied straight catheter the patient. CHI saint Elizabeth has a policy that states indwelling catheter has to be placed if patient is unable to void by their own and after three straight catheter trials. Accordingly, we started to prepare the patient for the indwelling catheter placement. The patient weighs 320 lbs. and was unable to lift her legs and situate for the procedure. Hence we asked the help of the UAP. With

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