Four methods are used for urinary diversion. Three are forms of catheterization: urethral, ureteral, and suprapubic catheterization. What is the fourth method of urinary diversion?
A) nephrectomy
B) percutaneous nephrostomy
C) percutaneous renal biopsy
D) transurethral resection

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Percutaneous nephrostomy is the fourth method of urinary diversion. It involves placing a catheter through the skin and into the kidney to drain urine. Nephrectomy, transurethral resection, and percutaneous renal biopsy are not methods of urinary diversion.

Four Methods Are Used for Urinary Diversion