A 24-year-old man is currently in a rehabilitation facility following a spinal cord injury at level T2
He is discussing his long-term options for continence management. Which of the following statements by the client demonstrates he has a clear understanding of the issue?
A)
"Self-catheterization can limit the recovery of my neural pathways that control my voiding if I do it too often."
B)
"It's critical that intermittent catheterization be performed using sterile technique."
C)
"An indwelling catheter certainly would work well, but it comes with a number of risks and possible complications."
D)
"An indwelling urethral catheter is the option that best minimizes my chance of a urinary tract infection."
Ans:
C
Feedback:
Indwelling catheters carry a risk of infections and kidney stones. Catheterization does not influence the activity of the neural pathways, and intermittent catheterization can be performed using clean technique. Indwelling urethral catheters carry a high risk of urinary tract infections.
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