The occupational therapist should observe several precautions when providing intervention to a client who is catheterized. Which of the following precautions are appropriate?
A. Avoid crimping or stretching the catheter drainage tube, and place the urine cath-eter bag below the level of the bladder.
B. Avoid crimping and stretching the catheter drainage tube, and place the urine collection bag in the client's lap.
C. Avoid crimping and stretching the catheter drainage tube, and place the urine catheter bag above the level of the bladder.
D. Avoid crimping and stretching the catheter drainage tube, and place the urine catheter bag in a location convenient for the client.
ANS: A
When clients with urinary catheters are receiving OT intervention, several precautions are im-portant. Disruption or stretching of the drainage tube should be prevented, and no tension should be placed on the tubing or the catheter. The urine collection bag must not be placed above the level of the bladder for more than a few minute to prevent back flow of the urine into the blad-der or kidneys.
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