While Caring for a Patient with an Indwelling Catheter,the Nurse

question 18

Multiple Choice

While caring for a patient with an indwelling catheter,the nurse will include in the daily care the interventions of: (Select all that apply.)

• A)observing tube placement and level of urine in collection bag.
• B)keeping the drainage bag below the level of the bed.
• C)avoiding patient ambulating with the catheter collection bag.
• D)cutting off the balloon arm when discontinuing the catheter.
• E)cleaning the meatus and catheter with soap and water.

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