The nurse is assessing a client who has a wound on the left calf. Drainage is coming from the wound. What does the nurse tell the client about this finding?
a. "Exudate or drainage is a natural occur-rence with inflammation."
b. "Exudate or drainage means the wound is infected."
c. "Drainage from a wound is never a good sign."
d. "All wounds result in bleeding and pus formation."
A
Inflammation can lead to exudate or drainage, so it is an expected finding, not a bad sign. It does not mean the wound is infected. All wounds do not result in bleeding and pus formation.
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