Question

1. which statement correctly describes the first thing to do when assisting someone with a urinary catheter and collection bag? ask the nurse to disconnect the collection bag. unstrap the collection bag and lift it up. place the urine collection bag on the outside of their pants. make sure the collection bag is empty. submit do not sell my personal information | privacy policy © 2025 relias llc, all rights reserved.

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Explanation:

When assisting someone with a urinary catheter and collection bag, the first step is to ensure the collection bag is unstrapped and lifted up. This is a standard procedure to prevent any accidental disconnection or spillage during the dressing - assistance process. Asking the nurse to disconnect (not a first - step as it may not be necessary immediately), placing the bag outside pants (not a first - step as it comes after handling the bag's position relative to the body), and making sure it's empty (not always possible or a first - step) are not the initial actions.

Answer:

Unstrap the collection bag and lift it up.