A patient's catheter bag is empty 2 hours after it was last drained. The nurse's first action is to:
A)Irrigate the catheter
B)Perform a bladder scan
C)Replace the catheter
D)Check for kinks or compression

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The first action should be to check for kinks or compression in the catheter tubing, as this is a common and easily correctable reason for an empty catheter bag.

A Patient's Catheter Bag Is Empty 2 Hours After It