You are preparing a patient with an indwelling urinary catheter for transport. Pertaining to the catheter, which action must the EMT take?

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The catheter bag should be placed below the patient's bladder to allow gravity to help drain the urine from the bladder into the bag. This prevents backflow of urine and decreases the risk of infection. Leaving urine in the bag for hospital analysis is not necessary for transport and can be done at the hospital. The catheter balloon should not be deflated as it can cause pain and discomfort to the patient. The collection bag should not be removed and tubing should not be clamped as this can cause urine to backflow into the bladder, leading to infection or damage to the urinary system.

You Are Preparing a Patient with an Indwelling Urinary Catheter