Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following an open cholecystectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when caring for the client's Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
After emptying a Jackson-Pratt drain, the air must be expelled from the bulb to re-establish suction. This helps maintain negative pressure, ensuring the effective drainage of fluid from the surgical site.