A nursing assistant notices a resident's catheter bag is full. What should be done?

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Accepted Answer

Empty the catheter bag into the toilet using the drainage valve. Emptying the catheter bag using the drainage valve is a routine CNA task that maintains proper urinary drainage and hygiene. When emptying, use a clean measuring container, avoid touching the drainage valve to the container to prevent contamination, and accurately measure and record urine output. Answer A risks urine backing up into the bladder, increasing infection risk. Answer C is unnecessary; aides are trained to perform this task. Answer D requires sterile technique and is a nursing intervention.