When teaching catheter care, the nurse should instruct the client to:
A. Empty the drainage bag every 8 hours or PRN
B. Place the drainage bag on the floor while in bed
C. Keep the drainage bag at waist level while ambulating
D. Disconnect the catheter from the drainage bag for emptying
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A. Empty drainage bag and record amounts at least every 8 hours.
B. Instruct client to keep the collection bag off the floor, where microorganisms are abundant.
C. Instruct client to hold collection bag below the level of the bladder when ambulating.
D. Instruct client not to disconnect the catheter from the collection tubing and bag.
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