During a client’s hemiglossectomy and right radical neck dissection, two portable drainage cathẹ̆ters with Hemovacs were placed. Six hours after the catheters were placed, the nurse empties 180 mL of serosanguineous drainage from one of the drainage catheters. Which is the priority nursing intervention? geoquad A Turn the client onto the right side. geoquad B Notify the health care provider. geoquad C Document the output as an expected finding. geoquad D Irrigate the drainage catheter to ensure patency.
During a client’s hemiglossectomy and right radical neck dissection, two portable…
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