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Catheter

Catheters are tubes that drain urine straight out of the bladder. A Foley catheter is inserted into the bladder. An external catheter is attached to the penis of a male patient. While Foley catheters can only be applied by a nurse or physician, external catheters can be attached to patients by a certified nurse assistant.

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