EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE PROTOCOL

Routine hygiene (daily bathing; no antiseptics; see patient/family education) Keep drainage bag &connecting tubing below level of bladder and off the floor. Proper securing to prevent movement & urethral traction. Empty bag regularly when 1/3-1/2 full making sure not to touch the spigot to the container or toilet – clean spigot with alcohol ................
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