The nurse is caring for a patient who has an indwelling catheter attached to a drainage bag.To achieve the desired outcome of this procedure,which nursing action should be taken?

A) Make sure the tubing has dependent loops to gather urine.
B) Make sure the tubing is coiled and secured to the bed.
C) Make sure the tubing is kinked.
D) Make sure the collection bag is higher than the bladder.

Indwelling Catheter

A catheter that is left inside the body for continuous urine drainage, typically inserted into the bladder.

Dependent Loops

The sections of tubing or catheters that hang below the level of the patient's bladder or point of insertion, which can lead to backflow and increased risk of infection.

Collection Bag

A container used to collect bodily fluids or waste, such as urine or surgical drainage, directly from the body or a medical device.