When transferring a person:
a. The person's strong side moves first
b. The person's weak side moves first
c. The side closest to you moves first
d. The person's right side moves first
A
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a. Maintain slight tension on the tubing. b. Keep the collection bag several inches from the floor. c. Empty the collection bag every 24 hours. d. Clean the catheter from the meatus to the tubing.