The client is admitted to the surgical unit postoperatively with a wound drain (Jackson-Pratt) in place. Which of the following correctly describes the primary purpose of a Jackson-Pratt?
1. It decreases the risk of infection.
2. It decreases the risk of evisceration and dehiscence.
3. It provides an accurate measurement of wound drainage.
4. It assists in the evacuation of fluid and blood from the surgical wound.
4
Rationale: Drains are placed in some wounds before the surgical incision is closed to prevent fluid from collecting between the surfaces of the wound, which would separate wound surfaces and prevent them from growing together to heal the wound.
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