A Postoperative Client Has an Abdominal Drain

A postoperative client has an abdominal drain.What assessment by the nurse indicates that goals for the priority client problems related to the drain are being met?

A) Drainage from the surgical site is 30 mL less than yesterday.
B) There is no redness, warmth, or drainage at the insertion site.
C) The client reports adequate pain control with medications.
D) Urine is clear yellow and urine output is greater than 40 mL/hr.

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