
A patient who underwent removal of a breast must be discharged home with a Jackson-Pratt wound drain in place. As the patient demonstrates the procedure for emptying it, the nurse should correct her if she:
A) uses one alcohol wipe to clean both the spout and the plug.
B) compresses the device in the hand before closing.
C) refrains from touching the drainage spout with the hand.
D) points the device away from herself while opening it.
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