A client in the postanesthesia care unit is to have suction applied through a nasogastric tube. When documenting, the nurse should include which information?

A client in the postanesthesia care unit is to have suction applied through a nasogastric tube. When documenting, the nurse should include which information?



1. The time suction was started

2. Characteristics of wound drainage

3. Pressure on the suction

4. Integrity of the surgical dressing

5. Color and consistency of drainage


Answer: 


1. The time suction was started

3. Pressure on the suction

5. Color and consistency of drainage


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