Which actions would the nurse take when emptying the patient's closed-wound drainage system? Select all that apply.

A) Don sterile gloves and personal protective equipment.
B) Inspect the drainage tube site and sutures.
C) Check that tubing to drainage system is intact.
D) Test the suction apparatus at prescribed pressure.
E) Document the color, type, and amount of drainage.
F) None of the above

Emptying a closed-wound drainage system is not a sterile procedure; therefore,sterile gloves and personal protective equipment (e.g.,mask,gown,goggles)would not be necessary.Clean gloves would protect the nurse from contamination and prevent the transmission of microbes with exposure to drainage.The nurse would inspect the appearance of the insertion site of the drain for signs of infection or skin irritation.The nurse would check the tubing to be sure it is tightly connected and there is no leakage.The nurse assesses the suction apparatus to ensure the system is working properly.Documentation of the amount and characteristics of the drainage (e.g.,color,type,thickness,odor)would aid care providers in assessing the potential for development of wound infection.