A Nurse Should Include Which of These Teaching Points When

question 11

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Position the collecting device upright and above the surgical wound.
• B)Report drainage of more than 500 mL per day to healthcare provider.
• C)Primarily maintain a side-lying position to facilitate drainage.
• D)Report skin redness or irritation in the drain site area.
• E)Pin drainage tube to clothing to maintain slight traction on site.

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