The nurse is developing a teaching plan for the parents of a child with a myelomeningocele who will require clean intermittent catheterization. What information would the nurse include?
A) Applying petroleum jelly to lubricate the catheter
B) Cleaning the reusable catheter with peroxide after each use
C) Storing the reusable cleaned catheter in a brown paper bag
D) Soaking the catheter in a vinegar and water solution to sterilize
Ans: D
When teaching parents how to perform clean intermittent catheterization, the nurse would instruct the parents to apply a water-based lubricant to the catheter, clean the reusable catheter with soap and water after each use, store the reusable clean catheter in a zip-top bag or other clean storage container, and soak the catheter in a 1:1 vinegar and water solution for about 30 minutes weekly, rinsing well before the next use or placing the catheter in boiling water for 10 minutes.
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