In teaching a client who requires a condom catheter for control of incontinence how to properly apply the system, the nurse stresses that part of the correct method for applying the device is to
A) apply the condom close to the end of the penis.
B) attach the device with tape wrapped around the shaft of the penis.
C) fasten the sheath with elastic tape applied in a spiral manner.
D) retract the foreskin before application.

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When rolling the condom sheath over the penis, one must take care to allow at least 1.5 cm between the distal end of the penis and the internal end of the sheath to reduce skin irritation, ensuring the foreskin is over the glans. Only elastic tape should be used to allow for expansion or erection. The tape is applied in a spiral manner only to avoid reduced circulation.

In Teaching a Client Who Requires a Condom Catheter for Control