Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 423 of 2368
A nurse is preparing to catheterize a young child. Which action may help relax the child's pelvic muscles?
- Asking the child to hold their breath
- Asking the child to tighten the abdominal muscles
- Asking the child to blow into a straw
- Telling the child to lie completely still
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Correct answer: Asking the child to blow into a straw
Blowing into a straw helps relax the pelvic muscles during catheterization.
Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Facilitation of Elimination: Life Span Considerations. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026