A patient who is recovering from abdominal surgery has a Penrose drain. Which of the following should the nurse include in the care of this patient?
A) Make sure there is a safety pin on the end of the drain.
B) Empty the drain every 30 minutes.
C) Clean the wound with normal saline every two hours.
D) Remove the drain four hours postoperatively.
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