A patient in the hospital has an in-dwelling urinary catheter,and the nurse is instructing the nursing student in the appropriate care to provide.Which one of the following does the nurse teach the student to do?

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Emptying the drainage bag at least every eight hours is important to prevent infection and ensure proper flow of urine.

Answer: B
 Cleaning the catheter to the perineum is important to prevent infection, but the cleaning should be done from the meatus to the catheter insertion site, not up the length of the catheter.

Answer: C
 Using sterile technique to obtain a specimen for culture and sensitivity is important to prevent contamination and ensure accurate results.

Answer: D
 Placing the drainage bag on the patient's lap while transporting the patient to testing is not appropriate as it can cause the bag to pull on the catheter and increase the risk of infection. The drainage bag should be placed below the level of the bladder during transportation.

A Patient in the Hospital Has an In-Dwelling Urinary Catheter,and