What condition could lead to the need for catheterization aside from urinary retention?

The need for catheterization can arise from various medical conditions, one of which is to check for residual urine. This procedure is important for assessing how effectively the bladder empties. If a patient is experiencing symptoms such as difficulty urinating or has had previous surgeries on the bladder or prostate, the health care team might decide to perform catheterization to get a clear measurement of the residual urine volume.

Measuring the amount of urine left in the bladder can help determine if the patient has urinary retention or any other underlying bladder dysfunction. It assists in making informed decisions regarding further management, whether that involves treatment for bladder dysfunction, interventions for urinary tract infections, or other potential therapeutic steps.

In contrast, while urinary incontinence and draining a bladder tumor can require catheterization, they are not primarily focused on assessing residual urine. Providing analgesia during surgical procedures is unrelated to the assessment and monitoring of urine, thus making this function distinct from the task of measuring residual urine.