Which structure surrounds the male urethra would the nurse describe to a client scheduled for a dilation of the urethra?

During discharge teaching, a client with an ileal conduit asks how frequently the urine pouch should be emptied. Which reply by the nurse is best?

"To prevent leakage and pulling of the pouch from the skin, it should be emptied every few hours."

"To prevent skin irritation, it should be emptied every hour if any urine has collected in the bag."

"To reduce the risk of infection, the system should be opened as little as possible; two times a day is adequate."

"To reduce the cost of drainage pouches, it should be emptied once the system is switched to a bedside collection bag."

What are the three segments of the male urethra quizlet?

What are the 3 named divisions of the male Urethra? Prostatic Urethra, Membranous Urethra and Spongy Urethra.

Which is true about the male urethra quizlet?

What is TRUE about the urethra? The urethra collects urine from the minor and major calyces and the renal pelvis.

Which term is used to describe a client passing air and bubbles during urination?

Pneumaturia is a word to describe air bubbles that pass in your urine. Pneumaturia alone isn't a diagnosis, but it can be a symptom of certain health conditions. Common causes for pneumaturia include urinary tract infections (UTIs) and passageways between the colon and the bladder (called fistula) that don't belong.

What causes a blockage in the male urethra?

Causes of a ureteral obstruction include: Enlarged prostate, a condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Pregnancy, endometriosis or uterine prolapse. Scar tissue, tumors or cysts in the abdominal area.