Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Simulated
A nurse is assessing a client who is 48 hr postoperative following abdominal surgery. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Yellow-green drainage suggests the presence of infection, which is a concerning finding in a postoperative client. It may indicate purulent drainage, which requires further assessment and possibly treatment with antibiotics.