The primary reason for taping an indwelling catheter laterally to the thigh of a male client is to: 1. Eliminate pressure at the penoscrotal angle. 2. Prevent the catheter from kinking in the urethra....

The primary reason for taping an indwelling catheter laterally to the thigh of a male client is to:

1. Eliminate pressure at the penoscrotal angle.

2. Prevent the catheter from kinking in the urethra.

3. Prevent accidental catheter removal.

4. Allow the client to turn without kinking the catheter.