Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 398 of 2368
The nurse is securing a closed-suction wound drain to a client's gown. How should the reservoir be positioned?
- Clamped closed with the tubing taped under tension
- Hanging higher than the wound with the tubing pulled tight
- Placed on the bed at the same level as the wound
- Hanging lower than the wound with enough slack in the tubing
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Correct answer: Hanging lower than the wound with enough slack in the tubing
A reservoir lower than the wound lets gravity help drainage. Slack in the tubing prevents pulling at the insertion site.
Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Wound Care: Checklist for Drain Management. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026