- Empty the drainage bag once every 24 hours.
- Keep the drainage bag above the level of the bladder.
- Ensure the drainage tubing is free of kinks and coiled above the bag.
- Perform perineal care daily with soap and water.
A nurse is caring for a patient with an indwelling urinary catheter. To prevent a catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI), the nurse should:
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