A client had surgery earlier this morning. The nurse assesses the client's dressing to have a 2 * 2 centimeter spot of blood on it. What action by the nurse is best?

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It is not uncommon to have some drainage on a surgical dressing early in the recovery process. The nurse would outline the shape of the drainage so that further objective assessments can be made. The nurse would not remove the dressing to inspect the incision. The dressing does not need reinforcement for a spot. The nurse will document, but only after taking action.

A Client Had Surgery Earlier This Morning