A 31-year-old man fell 25 feet (7.5 m), sustaining an unstable pelvic fracture, a broken shoulder, and several cracked ribs. There is blood at the urinary meatus. Which of the following is the most appropriate intervention? Place a 10 Fr. catheter in order to minimize additional urethral trauma. Insert a 3-way catheter to facilitate continuous bladder irrigation. Put in a catheter that is at least 18 Fr. to enable blood clot drainage. Consult with a physician before inserting a urinary catheter.
[Answered]: A 31-year-old man fell 25 feet (7.5 m),…
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