A Male Patient Who Suffered a Spinal Cord Injury Is

question 1

Multiple Choice

A male patient who suffered a spinal cord injury is learning to perform self-urinary catheterization before being discharged to home. The statement made by the patient that indicates more instruction is needed is:

• A) "It is a sterile procedure."
• B) "The catheter should be pinched before it is withdrawn."
• C) "The penis is lifted to a 60- to 90-degree angle for catheter insertion."
• D) "The procedure is done sitting on the toilet."

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