Which statement about the care of a pt with a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain after a traditional cholecystectomy is true?
a. The pt is maintained in the prone position
b. When the pt is allowed to eat, the JP drain is clamped continuously
c. The JP drain is irrigated every hour for the first 24 hours
d. Serosanguineous drainage stained with bile is expected for 24 hours
Answer: d. Serosanguineous drainage stained with bile is expected for 24 hours
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