A nurse on a postsurgical unit has performed health education on the correct technique for emptying a drain for a woman who will be discharged home with a drain in situ
The nurse has asked the patient to demonstrate the correct technique and will now provide feedback. Which of the following statements provides the most effective feedback for the patient?
A) "You did a really good job of emptying your drain. You'll do great when you get home."
B) "How did you feel about that?"
C) "You should be proud of yourself; this certainly isn't a skill that comes naturally to anyone."
D) "You kept the drain clean when you emptied it, and you restored the negative pressure effectively."
D
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