What constitutes the complete, correct care for a resident with an indwelling catheter?

• A. Maintain patency and secure catheter to thigh.
• B. Keep the drainage bag above bladder level to facilitate drainage.
• C. Maintain patency, secure catheter to thigh, keep the drainage bag below bladder level and closed, perform perineal care around the meatus, and report changes.
• D. Remove the catheter daily to check patency.

Answer: (C)