A client is being rehabilitated after surgery to create a Kock pouch. The nurse should include which information in the client's teaching plan?
A) Care of a suprapubic catheter
B) Self-catheterization technique
C) Technique for applying a permanent pouch
D) Technique for irrigating a ureteral catheter

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Postoperative care for the client with a Kock or Indiana pouch is similar to that of any client with a urinary diversion, except there is no external drainage bag. The client performs catheterization using the same principles as for clean, intermittent urinary self-catheterization.

A Client Is Being Rehabilitated After Surgery to Create a Kock