The nurse empties a Jackson-Pratt drainage bulb. Which of the following nursing actions ensures correct functioning of the drain?
a) Irrigating it with normal saline.
b) Compressing it and then plugging it to establish suction.
c) Connecting it to low intermittent suction.
d) Connecting it to a drainage bag and clamping it off.
Answer: b) Compressing it and then plugging it to establish suction
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