PCA Study Guide: If you notice the patient's catheter is not draining, the first thing you should do is:

A. call your supervisor.
B. empty the drainage bag.
C. check the tubing to see if it is kinked.
D. do nothing, this is the nurse's problem.

Question

If you notice the patient's catheter is not draining, the first thing you should do is:

A. call your supervisor.
B. empty the drainage bag.
C. check the tubing to see if it is kinked.
D. do nothing, this is the nurse's problem.

Alisa Lybbert · Accepted Answer

C. check the tubing to see if it is kinked.

If you notice the patient's catheter is not draining, the first thing you should do is: A. call your supervisor. B. empty the drainage bag. C. check the tubing to see if it is kinked. D. do nothing, this is the nurse's problem.