The nurse is assisting with teaching a patient who will be discharged with a catheter after a prostatectomy. Which of the following statements indicates the need for further teaching?
A) "I should keep the drainage bag below the level of my bladder at all times."
B) "I should call you if the bleeding increases."
C) "I need to wash around the meatus with soap and water each day."
D) "Applying antibiotic ointment to the meatus twice a day will prevent skin breakdown."
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