In caring for a patient who has an indwelling catheter attached to a drainage bag,the nurse should be sure that: (Select all that apply.)

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Check drainage tubing and bag so that tubing does not have dependent loops or is positioned above the level of the bladder.Check to make sure that the tubing is coiled and is secured onto the bed linen,is free of kinks,and is not clamped,and that the patient is not lying on it.

In Caring for a Patient Who Has an Indwelling Catheter