An elderly male patient needs to have a condom catheter applied. An appropriate technique is to:
A) shave the perineal area before beginning.
B) apply povidone-iodine to the penis before catheter application.
C) apply an adhesive strip in a circle around the base of the penis.
D) leave 1 to 2 inches between the tip of the penis and the drainage part of the catheter.
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