During the initial assessment of a patient, the nurse observes the presence of bright red drainage on the eye dressing. Which of the following should...

During the initial assessment of a patient, the nurse observes the presence of bright red drainage on the eye dressing. Which of the following should be the nurse’s first action?

A. Report the findings to the physician

B. Continue to monitor the vital signs and pain

C. Note the amount of drainage on the client’s record

D. Mark the drainage on the dressing and monitor the amount and colo