Question

While caring for a patient with an indwelling catheter, the nurse will include in the daily care the interventions of: (Select all that apply.)

a. observing tube placement and level of urine in collection bag.
b. keeping the drainage bag below the level of the bed.
c. avoiding patient ambulating with the catheter collection bag.
d. cutting off the balloon arm when discontinuing the catheter.
e. cleaning the meatus and catheter with soap and water.

Answer 1

In daily catheter care, the nurse should observe tube placement and urine levels, maintain the drainage bag position, and clean the meatus and catheter. Cutting the balloon arm and restricting ambulation are incorrect practices.

Step-by-step explanation:

When caring for a patient with an indwelling catheter, nurses should perform several key interventions to ensure proper catheter care and to help prevent complications such as infection. Appropriate interventions include:

• Observing tube placement and the level of urine in the collection bag.
• Keeping the drainage bag below the level of the bed to prevent urine backflow and reduce the risk of infection.
• Ensuring the cleaning of the meatus and catheter with soap and water to maintain hygiene and prevent infection.

It is important not to cut off the balloon arm when discontinuing the catheter as this could cause harm. Also, the patient should be able to ambulate with the catheter as long as the collection bag is supported to prevent tension on the catheter.