The nurse is changing the client's dressing on the second postoperative day and notes a small amount of serosanguineous drainage. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Cleanse the suture line and apply a sterile dressing.
b. Culture the drainage and leave the incision open to air.
c. Cover the incision with a transparent dressing.
d. Notify the surgeon to assess the client.
A
A small amount of serosanguineous drainage is a normal assessment finding on the second post-operative day. The incision should be cleaned and dressed.
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