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?

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It is important to measure the output prior to disposing of the contents of the urinary catheter bag in order to monitor the patient's urine output and ensure adequate hydration. Option A is incorrect as the hospital can still test a partially emptied bag. Option C is incorrect as the bag does not necessarily need to be half full for the catheter to work properly. Option D is incorrect as there is no need to leave the bag as is to determine the volume, as measuring the output prior to disposal will provide this information.

You Are Preparing to Transport a Patient with an Indwelling