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straight (intermittent) catheter | is used to remove urine from the bladder for a specimen or to relieve bladder, and then is immediately removed from the urethra; can be used to diagnose kidney infection or UTI |
indwelling (foley) catheter | can be used due to urinary incontinence, urinary retention, or other documented health issues; should be used only when indicated, as use increases the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infection and other adverse effects |
meatus | a passage or opening leading to the interior of the body |