Question

a nurse is caring for a client who had a mastectomy and has a self - suction drainage evacuator in place. which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure proper operation of the device? irrigate the tubing with sterile normal water once each shift. cleanse the opening with soap and water after emptying. maintain the tubing above the level of the surgical incision. collapse the device of air after emptying.

Explanation:

Self - suction drainage evacuators rely on negative pressure to function. After emptying, collapsing the device expels air and restores negative pressure for proper operation. Irrigating tubing may introduce infection, cleansing the opening with soap and water is not standard practice, and keeping the tubing above the surgical incision may impede drainage.

Answer:

D. Collapse the device of air after emptying