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How often does a foley catheter need to be changed?

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Dr. Gebrehana Zebro (formerly Woldegiorgis) answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

There is no clear: Cut answer for it . The principle is that it has to come out if it is not absolutely necessary

Dr Alves agreed

Answered 2/24/2019

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