A 39-year-old member asked:
Can a nurse force you to have a catheter placed?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jay Bradleyanswered
Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery 20 years experience
Catheter: No one can make you have a catheter placed. In certain situations such as urinary retention, a catheter may be required to prevent complications. Ask your doctor.
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Dr. Marianna Postanswered
Family Medicine 19 years experience
No: Nobody can force you to do anything with your body as long as you are in a right mind.
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Last updated Jul 2, 2018
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