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Drugs Acting On Respiratory System

This document provides instructions for emptying a urine drainage bag. The key steps are to gather supplies like gloves and a graduated cylinder, empty the urine from the drainage bag into the cylinder without touching the drainage spout, measure and record the urine if ordered, clean and disinfect the drainage spout and cylinder, and wash hands. The process also involves ensuring privacy for the patient and adjusting equipment for safety and comfort.

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Drugs Acting On Respiratory System

This document provides instructions for emptying a urine drainage bag. The key steps are to gather supplies like gloves and a graduated cylinder, empty the urine from the drainage bag into the cylinder without touching the drainage spout, measure and record the urine if ordered, clean and disinfect the drainage spout and cylinder, and wash hands. The process also involves ensuring privacy for the patient and adjusting equipment for safety and comfort.

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Emptying a Urine Drainage Bag

Materials needed:
Gloves
Graduated cylinder
Alcohol wipe
Paper towels/tissue paper
YES NO
1. Wash your hands.
2. Gather your supplies:
3. Knock, greet the person and ensure privacy.
4. Explain the procedure.
5. Adjust equipment for body mechanics and safety: Make sure the
wheels on the bed are locked.
6. Put on gloves.
7. Place a paper towel on the floor underneath the drainage spout on
the urine drainage bag. Place the graduated cylinder on the paper
towel.
8. Remove the drainage spout from its holder on the side of the
drainage bag and open the clamp. Allow the urine to flow into the
graduate container Do not touch the end of the drainage spout or
allow it to come into contact with the graduate or any other surface
except its holder.
9. Close the clamp. Wipe the end of the drainage tube with an
alcohol wipe. Return the drainage spout to its holder.
10. Take the graduated cylinder to the bathroom. Observe and (if
ordered) measure the contents of the graduated cylinder before
emptying it and cleaning it.
11. Remove your gloves and wash your hands.
12. Ensure the person’s comfort and good body alignment.
13. Adjust equipment for safety: Lower the bed to the level specified
in the person’s care plan. Make sure the wheels on the bed are
locked. Place the person’s method of calling for help within reach.
Lower or raise the side rails according to the person’s care plan.
14. Clean up your work area.
15. Wash your hands.
16. Report and record

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