Multiple Choice
The nurse assesses a client who is 2 days postoperative breast reconstruction surgery. The client has 2 closed-suction Jackson Pratt bulb drains in place. There is approximately 10 mL of serosanguineous fluid in each one. One hour later, the nurse notices the bulbs are full of bright red drainage and measures a total output of 200 mL. What is the nurse's priority action?
A) Notify the health care provider (HCP)
B) Open the collection bulb to release excessive negative pressure
C) Record the amount in the output record as wound drainage
D) Reposition the client on the right side
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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