A patient who had a laparoscopic surgical procedure has called the clinical facility with complaints of vaginal discharge. What action should the nurse take first?

Name: A patient who had a laparoscopic surgical procedure has called the clinical facility with complaints of vaginal discharge. What action should the nurse take first?
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The nurse should first document the complaint in the patient's medical record. This will provide a record of the patient's symptoms and the time they were reported.

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