The nurse is providing care to a patient who is diagnosed with bladder cancer and receiving bacille Calmette-Guérin therapy. Which is the priority teaching point for this patient?

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Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) therapy for bladder cancer involves instilling a live, attenuated strain of Mycobacterium bovis into the bladder. To prevent the spread of this bacterium, it is important to disinfect the toilet after use by pouring 2 cups of bleach into the toilet and flushing 20 minutes later. This helps kill any live bacteria that may be present in the urine.

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