Mrs. Jones is at risk for infection because of the indwelling catheter. Name the sites where infection can enter Mrs. Jones.

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Infection can enter at the meatus, where the catheter enters the urethra, at the connection of the catheter to the drainage tube, and at the connection of the drainage tube to the drainage bag, when the tubing is opened to permit the drainage bag to be emptied.

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