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."
B
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