RN Exam Practice
Physiological AdaptationQuestion 2301 of 2368

At a dressing change, the wound tissue is wet and drainage covers about half of the bandage. Which term should the nurse use to document the amount of drainage?

  1. Scant
  2. Moderate
  3. Minimal
  4. Large or copious
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Correct answer: Moderate

Moderate drainage covers 25% to 75% of the bandage with wet wound tissue.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Integumentary: Objective Assessment. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026