While Caring for a Patient 4 Hours After a Surgical

question 1

Multiple Choice

While caring for a patient 4 hours after a surgical procedure, the LPN/LVN notes serosanguineous drainage on the dressing. Which statement should the nurse use to document this finding?

• A)"Normal drainage noted."
• B)"Moderate drainage recently noted."
• C)"Scant serosanguineous drainage seen on dressing."
• D)"Pale pink drainage 2 cm by 1 cm noted on dressing."

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