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When caring for a client with a Foley catheter, what is a crucial infection control measure?
Keeping the drainage bag below the level of the bladder prevents backflow of urine into the bladder, which can cause infection.
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Question: When caring for a client with a Foley catheter, what is a crucial infection control measure?
Answer options: ✅ Keep the drainage bag below the level of the bladder
- Change the catheter daily
- Clamp the tubing frequently
- Allow the drainage bag to touch the floor
Correct answer: Keep the drainage bag below the level of the bladder
Explanation: Keeping the drainage bag below the level of the bladder prevents backflow of urine into the bladder, which can cause infection.
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