A patient's T-tube is draining dark green fluid after gallbladder surgery. What action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) Notify the patient's surgeon.
B) Place the patient on bed rest.
C) Document the color and amount of drainage.
D) Irrigate the T-tube with sterile normal saline.
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