The nurse is caring for a client with a T-tube following a cholecystectomy. Which statement is correct regarding management of these tubes? Select all that apply.

C remove the tube when drainage slows to less than 50 mL every 8 hours B report foul odor and purulent drainage to the health care provider D do not clamp or irrigate the T-tube without orders from the health care provider A keep the drainage system at the level of the heart E clamp the tube before meals and observe the client for abdominal distention or discomfort