Which of the following conditions can be treated by the insertion of a urinary catheter?
A) Urinary retention
B) Urinary suppression
C) Incontinence
D) Enuresis

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Urinary retention, which is the inability to fully empty the bladder, can be treated with the insertion of a urinary catheter to drain urine from the bladder. Urinary suppression, in which the kidneys are not producing urine, is a more serious medical condition that may require more complex interventions. Incontinence and enuresis are conditions that involve leakage or involuntary release of urine, and are not typically treated with catheterization.

Which of the Following Conditions Can Be Treated by the Insertion