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    Ati nurs100 physical assessment proctored exam

    A nurse is assessing a client's wound dressing, and observes a clear watery drainage. The nurse should document this drainage as which of the following?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Serous drainage is clear and watery, which is typical during the early stages of healing and indicates normal wound healing. B. Purulent drainage is thick and may appear yellow, green, or brown, indicating infection. C. Serosanguineous drainage is a mix of serous fluid and small amounts of blood, typically pink in color, and is seen in wounds that are healing. D. Sanguineous drainage is primarily blood, indicating fresh bleeding from a wound.

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