Multiple Choice
The physician has not ordered a dressing change for a draining wound on a patient in an acute care setting. How should the nurse assess the amount of drainage?
A) Weigh the patient to estimate the weight of the saturated dressing
B) Reinforce the dressing
C) Circle and date the outline of the exudate on the dressing
D) Count each dressing as 1 mL of drainage
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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