A nurse teaches a female patient to follow which principle for self-catheterization?
A) Assume a supine position for self-catheterization.
B) Use a clean technique at home to catheterize.
C) Insert the catheter 1 to 2 inches into the urethra.
D) Self-catheterize every 2 hours at home.
Ans: B
Feedback: The patient may use a "clean" (nonsterile) technique at home, in which the risk of
cross contamination is reduced. The average daytime clean intermittent catheterization schedule is every 4 to 6 hours and just before bedtime. The female patient assumes a Fowler's position and uses a mirror to help locate the urinary meatus. The nurse teaches her to catheterize herself by inserting a catheter 7.5 cm (3 in) into the urethra, in a downward and backward direction.
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