The postanesthesia care unit nurse is caring for clients with different types of wound drains. Which are the most common types of drains? (Select all that apply.)
1. Plantar drain
2. Penrose drain
3. Davol
4. Hemovac
5. Ostomy appliance
6. Chest tube collection device
2, 3, 4
The most common types of wound drains include the Penrose, Davol, and Hemovac. An ostomy appliance is not a postoperative wound drain. A chest tube collection device is not a postoperative wound drain.
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What will be an ideal response?