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A nurse should include which of these teaching points when planning discharge for a patient who has a T-tube following a cholecystectomy?
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1. Position the collecting device upright and above the surgical wound.
2. Report drainage of more than 500 mL per day to healthcare provider.
3. Primarily maintain a side-lying position to facilitate drainage.
4. Report skin redness or irritation in the drain site area.
5. Pin drainage tube to clothing to maintain slight traction on site.

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