George has a T tube in place after gallbladder surgery. Before discharge, what information or instructions should be given regarding the T tube drainage?
A. "If there is any drainage, notify the surgeon immediately."
B. "The drainage will decrease daily until the bile duct heals."
C. "First, the drainage is dark green; then it becomes dark yellow."
D. "If the drainage stops, milk the tube toward the puncture wound."
Answer: B
Explanation: As healing occurs from the bile duct, bile drains from the tube; the amount of bile should decrease. Teach the patient to expect dark green drainage and to notify the doctor if drainage stops.
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