Insertion of indwelling foley catheter was order secondary to (2/2) patient urinary retention and the need for 3 previous straight catheterizations to drain bladder.Inserted indwelling foley per protocol.Picked up bag to hang on side of bed it was noted the bag was wet.Dried the bag and upon close inspection it was found to be leaking urine.No visible holes noted.Notified covering physician.Was advised to open sealed connection between the catheter and drainage bag to exchange the bag only.Cleaned the tubing at connection site with chg wipes, applied sterile gloves and exchanged the drainage bag.
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