What is an appropriate technique for the nurse to implement for drainage evacuation?
a. Replace the Hemovac drain fully expanded.
b. Attach the drainage tubing to the patient's gown.
c. Tilt the evacuator of the Hemovac away from the plug.
d. Complete the dressing change before the drainage evacuation.
B
Pinning drainage tubing to the patient's gown will prevent tension or pulling on the tubing and the insertion site. Check the evacuator for reestablishment of the vacuum, patency of drainage tubing, and absence of stress on the tubing. The Hemovac needs to be flattened (compressed) to create a vacuum. Tilt the evacuator in the direction of the plug. Drainage evacuation may be done at times other than dressing change times.
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