The physician reports that he is expecting that the patient's wound will have an output of close to 500 mL per day.The nurse anticipates placement of which of the following?

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If drainage accumulates in the wound bed, wound healing is delayed.Drainage is removed by using a closed or an open drain system, even if the amount of drainage is small.A JP drain collects fluid that is in the 100 to 200 mL per 24-hour range; the Hemovac drain accommodates more drainage, usually up to 500 mL in 24 hours.

The Physician Reports That He Is Expecting That the Patient's