Let's review foley insertion on a male patient. Make sure that the thigh has skin prep applied to the area where the foley tubing will be secured - this will protect the patient’s skin! also ensure that the drainage container is dated 🙌 *Pro tip: always insert the catheter another 1-2 inches before inflating the balloon to make sure you are fully in the bladder ! . . To try out SimpleNursing for FREE, click here: https://bit.ly/4ioinu5 🩺 . #nursing #nclex #nursingschool #healthcare | SimpleNur

Mastering Foley Catheter Insertion: DIY Edition 🚽💦 - Use an empty glass coke bottle, or water bottle and fill it with a liquid of choice (I’m using lemonade!) Steps: 1️⃣ Don sterile gloves & drape the patient 2️⃣ Set up your sterile field: Empty betadine/lubricant into tray, open swab sticks, lubricate tip of foley 3️⃣ Use your non-dominant hand to stabilize the area for insertion *Keep in place until catheter is inserted Remember: This hand is no longer sterile 4️⃣ Then take your dominant, st

Nursing students, did you know Foley catheters can lead to serious complications if not managed properly? A Foley catheter is a thin, flexible tube that is inserted into the urethra to drain urine from the bladder into the bag. Use these Foley catheter quick tips to keep your clients safe! 👉 Avoid dependent loops in the tubing to prevent urine backup! 🔄 👉 Always use sterile technique during insertion to reduce infection risk 🧼 👉 CAUTIs (catheter-associated UTIs) are preventable with daily c