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of the catheter and bag, or for obstruction of urine flow within the catheter tube.
* Urine flow is blocked. The Foley catheter must be discarded and replaced.
* The urethra begins to bleed. The healthcare provider monitors the bleeding.
* Catheterization introduces an infection into the bladder. The risk of bladder or urinary tract infection increases with the number of days the catheter is in place.
* If the balloon is opened before the Foley catheter is completely inserted into the bladder, bleeding, damage and even rupture

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