Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Simulated
A PACU nurse is monitoring the drainage from a client's NG tube following abdominal surgery. Which of the following findings in the first postoperative hour should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Red drainage (A) suggests active bleeding, requiring immediate reporting. Serosanguineous (B), brown (C), and greenish-yellow (D) drainage are expected post-surgery.