A client returned to the nursing unit after having a nephrostomy performed.Over the next 6 hours,drainage in the tube has gone from 40 mL/hr to 12 mL over the last hour.Which intervention by the nurse is most appropriate?

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The nephrostomy tube should continue to have a consistent amount of drainage.If the drainage slows or stops,it may be obstructed.The nurse must notify the provider,but first should carefully assess the client's abdomen for pain and distention and check vital signs so that this information can be reported too.The other interventions are not appropriate.

A Client Returned to the Nursing Unit After Having a Nephrostomy