Question

a nurse is changing the dressings for a client who is 3 days postoperative following a cholecystectomy. the nurse observes yellow, thick drainage on the dressing. the nurse should document this finding as which of the following types of drainage? sanguineous exudate serous exudate serosanguineous exudate purulent exudate

Explanation:

Sanguineous exudate is bloody. Serous exudate is clear and thin. Serosanguineous exudate is a mix of blood - tinged and clear fluid. Purulent exudate is thick, often yellow, green or brown and indicates infection. The described yellow, thick drainage is purulent exudate.

Answer:

D. Purulent exudate