Question

the nurse must ambulate a client who has a nephrostomy tube attached to a drainage bag. the nurse plans to do this most safely by performing which action? answer options: 1. changing the drainage bag to a leg collection bag 2. hanging the drainage bag from a walker while ambulating 3. tying the drainage bag to the clients waist while ambulating 4. asking the client to hold the drainage bag lower than the level of the bladder

Explanation:

When ambulating a client with a nephrostomy tube - attached drainage bag, to prevent back - flow of urine into the kidney and potential infection, the drainage bag must be kept lower than the level of the bladder. Changing to a leg collection bag may not ensure it is always lower, hanging from a walker or tying to the waist can result in the bag being at or above bladder level.

Answer:

1. Asking the client to hold the drainage bag lower than the level of the bladder