A patient has a catheter. The drainage bag must be kept
A) Above the level of the bladder
B) Below the level of the bladder
C) At the level of the bladder
D) At the person's right side

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The drainage bag must be kept below the level of the bladder to allow urine to flow freely from the bladder into the bag. Keeping the bag above the level of the bladder can cause backflow of urine and increase the risk of infection.

A Patient Has a Catheter