A nurse teaches a client about performing intermittent self-catheterization. The client states, "I am not sure if I will be able to afford these catheters." How should the nurse respond?
a. "I will try to find out whether you qualify for money to purchase these necessary supplies."
b. "Even though it is expensive, the cost of taking care of urinary tract infections would be even higher."
c. "Instead of purchasing new catheters, you can boil the catheters and reuse them up to 10 times each."
d. "You can reuse the catheters at home. Clean technique, rather than sterile technique, is acceptable."
ANS: D
At home, clean technique for intermittent self-catheterization is sufficient to prevent cystitis and other urinary tract infections. The nurse would refer the client to the social worker to explore financial concerns. The nurse should not threaten the client, nor should the client be instructed to boil the catheters.
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