The nurse is teaching a client about self-catheterization in the home setting.Which instructions are applicable?

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The key points in self-catheterization include washing hands,using lubricants,and maintaining a regular schedule to avoid distention and retention of urine that leads to bacterial growth.A smaller rather than a larger lumen catheter is preferred.The client needs to catheterize more often than every 12 hours.Self-catheterization in the home is a clean procedure.

The Nurse Is Teaching a Client About Self-Catheterization in the Home