A patient who sustained a spinal cord injury will perform intermittent self-catheterization after discharge. After discharge teaching, which statement by the patient would indicate correct understanding of the procedure?
A)"I will need to replace the catheter monthly."
B)"I will use clean, rather than sterile, technique at home."
C)"I will remember to inflate the catheter balloon after insertion."
D)"I will dispose of the catheter after use and get a new one each time."

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Intermittent self-catheterization at home is typically performed using a clean technique rather than a sterile technique, which is more practical and still effective in preventing infection for home care settings.

A Patient Who Sustained a Spinal Cord Injury Will Perform