The Nurse Should Include Which Teaching Points When Planning Discharge

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse should include which teaching points when planning discharge for a patient who has a T-tube following a cholecystectomy?. Select all that apply.

• A) Keep the skin around the site clean and free from bile drainage.
• B) Report drainage of more than 500 mL per day to the health care provider.
• C) Primarily maintain a side-lying position to facilitate drainage.
• D) Report skin redness or irritation in the drain site area.
• E) Pin the drainage tube to clothing to maintain slight traction on the site.

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