After a ureterolithotomy,a female patient has a left ureteral catheter and a urethral catheter in place.Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care?

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The health care provider should be notified if the ureteral catheter output decreases because obstruction of this catheter may result in an increase in pressure in the renal pelvis.Tension on the ureteral catheter should be avoided in order to prevent catheter displacement.To avoid pressure in the renal pelvis,the catheter is not clamped.Because the patient is not usually discharged with a ureteral catheter in place,patient teaching about both catheters is not needed.

After a Ureterolithotomy,a Female Patient Has a Left Ureteral Catheter