The nurse is inserting an indwelling urinary catheter into a male client. As the catheter is inserted into the urethra, urine begins to flow into the tubing. When should the nurse inflate the balloon?...

The nurse is inserting an indwelling urinary catheter into a male client. As the catheter is inserted into the urethra, urine begins to flow into the tubing. When should the nurse inflate the balloon?

 1. Immediately inflate the balloon. 2. Insert the catheter 2.5 cm to 5 cm and inflate the balloon. 3. Advance the catheter to the bifurcation and inflate the balloon. 4. Insert the catheter until resistance is met and inflate the balloon.