Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 402 of 2368
The nurse is positioning the drainage bag for a client with an indwelling catheter who is lying in bed. Which placement is correct?
- Hung on the bed frame below the level of the bladder
- Placed on the bed beside the client at hip level
- Hung on an IV pole above the level of the bladder
- Resting on the floor so the tubing stays straight
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Correct answer: Hung on the bed frame below the level of the bladder
The bag stays below the bladder so urine drains out and cannot flow back. The bag should not touch the floor.
Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Facilitation of Elimination: Urinary Elimination Devices. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026