A patient undergoing cardiac surgery requires placement of a Foley catheter. When should this catheter ideally be inserted?
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A
In the preoperative holding area before the patient is transported to the OR
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B
After the patient is intubated and positioned on the OR table
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C
After the first incision is made and the surgical field is established
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D
Only if the patient cannot void spontaneously postoperatively