A client returns to the nursing unit after an open cholecystectomy. During the surgery a T-tube was inserted. The nurse measures the bile drainage and calculates the daily output for the T-tube. The nurse would notify the physician if the daily amount was which of the following?
A) 125 mL
B) 310 mL
C) 450 mL
D) 575 mL

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After an open cholecystectomy with a T-tube inserted, it's expected to have some bile drainage, but excessive amounts can indicate a problem. Normal daily bile output from a T-tube typically ranges from 200 to 300 mL. Therefore, a daily output of 575 mL is significantly higher than normal and would warrant notifying the physician.

A Client Returns to the Nursing Unit After an Open