The nurse in the emergency department admits a patient with a gunshot wound to the lower abdomen accompanied by heavy bleeding. What type of drainage does the nurse expect to see on the dressing?
a. Serous
b. Sanguineous
c. Purosanguineous
d. Purulent
ANS: B
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