Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1987 of 2368
Which nursing action helps prevent paraphimosis in an uncircumcised male who has a urinary catheter inserted?
- Leave the foreskin retracted to keep the area clean
- Replace the foreskin over the glans after the catheter is inserted
- Apply a tight dressing around the glans
- Lubricate the foreskin and leave it retracted
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Correct answer: Replace the foreskin over the glans after the catheter is inserted
Paraphimosis occurs when the foreskin is trapped behind the glans. Replacing the foreskin after catheter insertion prevents it.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Reproductive Concepts: Paraphimosis. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026