Before the patient leaves the OR for transport to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU)or intensive care unit (ICU),the circulating nurse empties the closed drain reservoir.What important information must the circulating nurse document and communicate about the drain to the PACU or ICU nurse during transition of care?

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The perioperative nurse documents the location and type of drain and ensures the drain is working properly before the patient leaves the OR.This information is important for the transition of care report to nurses caring for the patient in the PACU and postoperative nursing units.Some wounds yield significant drainage and must be monitored closely during the postoperative course.

Before the Patient Leaves the OR for Transport to the Postanesthesia