After the home health nurse teaches a patient with a neurogenic bladder how to use intermittent catheterization for bladder emptying, which patient statement indicates that the teaching has been effective?
A) "I will need to buy seven new catheters weekly and use a new one every day."
B) "I will use a sterile catheter and gloves for each time I self-catheterize."
C) "I will need to take prophylactic antibiotics to prevent any urinary tract infections."
D) "I will wash the catheter with soap and water before and after each catheterization."
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