The Male Client Complains of Pain as the Nurse Is

Multiple Choice

The male client complains of pain as the nurse is inflating the balloon following insertion of a Foley catheter. The nurse takes which of the following actions immediately?

A) Aspirate the fluid, withdraw the catheter slightly, and reinflate the balloon.
B) Remove the catheter, and reinsert a new one that is one size smaller.
C) Finish inflating the balloon; the discomfort is normal and temporary.
D) Aspirate the fluid, advance the catheter farther, and reinflate the balloon.