While caring for a patient with an indwelling catheter,which intervention(s)is/are important for the nurse to include in the plan of care?

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The nurse should observe tube placement and urine levels,utilize a syringe to deflate the balloon prior to removing the catheter,and perform catheter care with soap and water.The drainage bag should be kept lower than the bed to prevent backflow of urine into the bag (which could lead to an infection).As long as the bag position is maintained below catheter insertion site,the patient can ambulate unless otherwise contraindicated.

While Caring for a Patient with an Indwelling Catheter,which Intervention(s)is/are