While Caring for a Hospitalized Older-Adult Female Post Hip Surgery

While caring for a hospitalized older-adult female post hip surgery, the nurse is faced with the task of inserting an indwelling urinary catheter, which involves rotating the hip into a contraindicated position. Which action should the nurse take?

A) Postpone catheter insertion until the next shift.
B) Adapt the positioning technique to the situation.
C) Notify the health care provider for a urologist consult.
D) Follow textbook procedure with contraindicated position.

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