You Are Preparing to Transport a Patient with an Indwelling

question 44

Multiple Choice

You are preparing to transport a patient with an indwelling urinary catheter. The bag is full and your partner starts to empty it. Which of the following statements would be appropriate?

• A) "Let's leave it full so the hospital can check the urine for infection."
• B) "Let's make sure that we measure the amount prior to disposing of it."
• C) "In order for the catheter to work properly, the bag must be left half full."
• D) "We should leave it as is so the hospital can determine the volume."

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