A nurse checks a patient's Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain following surgery. The nurse explains to the patient that a closed drain speeds healing and facilitates wound drainage by

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A Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain is a closed suction drain that works to facilitate wound drainage by suction. The device uses negative pressure to remove fluid from the surgical site, reducing the risk of infection and promoting healing. Gravity, absorption, and penetration are not methods used by a JP drain.

A Nurse Checks a Patient's Jackson-Pratt (JP) Drain Following Surgery