After prostate surgery a patient is being discharged with an indwelling urinary catheter in place. What teaching should the nurse provide to this patient?
A) Use the larger urinary drainage bag at night.
B) Keep the larger urinary drainage bag at a level that permits gravity drainage.
C) Do not strap the leg bag too tightly.
D) Place a soft cloth between the leg bag and the skin.
E) Empty the leg bag at least twice a day.
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