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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Intermittent self-catheterization at home is typically performed using a clean technique rather than a sterile technique. This approach is practical for home care and reduces the risk of infection compared to not catheterizing. The other options are incorrect: catheters for intermittent use are not left in place long enough to require weekly replacement, catheter balloons are not inflated during intermittent catheterization (this pertains to indwelling catheters), and catheters can be reused if cleaned properly, not necessarily disposed of after each use.

A Patient Who Sustained a Spinal Cord Injury Will Perform