A nurse is providing wound care to a client 1 day after the client underwent an appendectomy. A drain was inserted into the incisional site during surgery. Which action should the nurse perform when providing wound care?
a) Clean the area around the drain moving away from the drain.
b) Gently irrigate the drain to remove exudate.
c) Remove the drain if wound drainage is minimal.
d) Remove the dressing and leave the incision open to air.
Ans: a) Clean the area around the drain moving away from the drain.
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