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 weekly."
B) "I can 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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The nurse should inform the patient that clean technique can be used after discharge.The patient should wash his hands before the procedure,then wash the reusable catheter in soap and water,and rinse and store it in a clean,dry place.It is not necessary for the patient to use a new catheter for each catheterization.The patient should use a straight catheter; therefore,a balloon is not inflated after insertion.Straight catheters are removed immediately after use.

A Patient Who Sustained a Spinal Cord Injury Will Perform