What are some nursing interventions for catheter care?

Secure to patients thigh - decreases the risk of bleeding, trauma, meatal necrosis, and bladder spasms from pressure and traction/dragging Bags must be kept below the level of the bladder. Gravity is important for drainage and the prevention of urine backflow Adequate hydration intake daily helps to decrease the encrustations of the catheters, stone development, and catheter-associated UTIs The bag should be emptied when 1/2 - 2/3 full or every 3 - 6 hours - prevents bag getting too full and causing trauma/falling out