What is the primary purpose of a surgical wound drain in a postoperative patient?
To prevent air from entering the pleural cavity.
To manage electrolyte imbalances effectively.
To remove accumulated fluids, such as blood or exudate, from the surgical site.
To reduce overall swelling in the body.
A surgical wound drain is specifically designed to remove accumulated fluids like blood, pus, or other exudates from a surgical site. This helps prevent infection and promotes faster healing by maintaining tissue integrity. Incorrect options, such as managing electrolyte imbalances or reducing overall swelling, are not direct functions of the drain, even though these may be secondary effects in some cases.
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