A resident has a catheter.The drainage bag must be kept
A)Above the level of the bladder
B)Below the level of the bladder
C)At bladder level
D)At the person's right side

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The drainage bag must be kept below the level of the bladder to ensure that urine flows from the bladder to the bag by gravity. If the bag is kept above the level of the bladder, urine may flow backward, causing infections and other complications. Therefore, Option B is the correct answer.

A Resident Has a Catheter