The Nurse Is Caring for a Postoperative Orthopedic Patient Who

The nurse is caring for a postoperative orthopedic patient who has two Hemovac drains in place. Which interventions will the nurse perform?

A) Measure the amount of drainage in the device prior to emptying.
B) Label each drain and record them separately.
C) Recompress the device after emptying.
D) Secure the device to the patient's gown above the level of the wound.
E) Check for kinks in the tubing.