A patient 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

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The drainage bag must be kept below the level of the bladder to ensure the continuous flow of urine from the bladder to the bag. If the bag is kept above the level of the bladder, urine may flow back into the bladder or cause reflux, leading to urinary tract infections or other complications.

A Patient Has a Catheter