Self- Catheterization

Self- Catheterization

1. TECHNIQUE" Valsalva maneuver, the client bears down, as if having a bowel movement, in an attempt to urinate. Performing Valsalva maneuver along with self-catheterization may help the client empty the blader completely.

   • ClLEAN technique is okey. Clients are at no greater risk for infection because they have acclimated to the bacterial environement of their home.
     • EMPTY OUT BLADDER COMPLETELY with each catheterization, since urine that remains for long periods of time in the bladder increases the client's risk for a urinary tract infection .
   • PROPER TECHNIQUES

2. ATI: Client demonstrates understanding by?

   • "I will perform intermittent self-catheterization every 4-6 hours"
     • Tr: THE STANDARD INTERVAL FOR INTERMITTENT CATHETERIZATION is up 4 to 6 hours. Although some adults clients may wait up to 8 hours, that greatly increases the risk for urinary tract infection.