What instruction should the nurse include in the discharge teaching for a client who needs to perform self-catheterization technique at home?
A. maintain sterile technique
B. drink 500 mL of fluid within 2 hours of catheterization
C. use the Cred maneuver before catheterization
D. catheterize every 3 to 4 hours
Answer: D. catheterize every 3 to 4 hours
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