The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client going home with a T tube after an open cholecystectomy. Goals for teaching have been met when the client says
A) "For drainage that is thick with mucus or blood, I can irrigate the T tube."
B) "I will need to milk the tube every 4 hours and record the drainage."
C) "The tube can be used to administer stone dissolving medications"
D) "This tube will stay in for 1-2 weeks and I should watch for diminishing drainage."

Question

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The T tube will be removed in 1-2 weeks. Drainage should gradually diminish. Drainage that is thick with blood or mucus needs to be reported to the physician. Milking the tube is not recommended. Stone dissolving medications are given orally.

The Nurse Is Providing Discharge Instructions to a Client Going