The nurse in the emergency department admits a client with a gunshot wound to the lower abdomen accompanied by heavy bleeding. What type of drainage does the nurse expect to see on the dressing?

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Sanguineous drainage is expected in cases of heavy bleeding, such as with a gunshot wound to the lower abdomen, because it consists of fresh blood.

The Nurse in the Emergency Department Admits a Client with a Gunshot