Quick Question From Student Regarding Hemovac

[mariedoreen]

Hi, I'm a first year student who is doing care plans on hospital patients for the first time this semester. We are supposed to document any "drains" the patient has on one area of our form. I'm embarrassed to admit, I'm not sure exactly what they're talking about... Wound drainage? Would a hemovac qualify?

I realize it's a stupid question, and that's why I couldn't seem to bring myself to ask my instructor... :uhoh21: can someone educate me please??

[General E. Speaking, RN, RN]

I have a clinical instructor who is incredibly intimidating though and will demean you for asking 

And you are paying their salary- shame isn't it?