While caring for a patient 4 hours after a surgical procedure,the LPN/LVN notes serosanguineous drainage on the patient's dressing.Which statement should the nurse use to document the finding?

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D.Objective data are pieces of factual information obtained through physical assessment and diagnostic tests observable or knowable through the five senses.The nurse should document exactly what is seen.A.B.C.These statements are interpretations of the data and use words that have vague meanings,which should be avoided when documenting.

While Caring for a Patient 4 Hours After a Surgical