The nurse is caring for a patient who had a total laryngectomy and has drains in place. When does the nurse understand that the drains will most likely be removed?
a) When the drainage tube comes out
b) When the patient states that there is discomfort and requests removal
c) In 1 week when the patient no longer has serous drainage
d) When the patient has less than 30 mL for 2 consecutive days
Answer: When the patient has less than 30 mL for 2 consecutive days
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