The nurse teaches a patient about self-care of two Jackson-Pratt drains after breast surgery.What does the nurse include in patient teaching?
A) Empty the drain every 2 hours and measure the contents.
B) Maintain a small, steady amount of tension on the drain tubing.
C) Record the amount removed from each drain separately.
D) Keep the collection end of the drain lower than the patient's waist.
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