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Is a foley catheter suppose to stay in without being changed un 7 days? @ home not knowing really how to care for it?
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Every 2 - 4 weeks: Indwelling Foley catheters should be changed every 2 -4 weeks. Makes sure you drink plenty of water to ensure a good urine flow. If there is odor or cloudiness the catheter should be changed immediately. Please use sterile technique to change the catheter. Please see www.cc.nih.gov/ccc/.../foley5_17.pdf for more information.
Answered 11/25/2020
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