[Verified Answer]: After an open cholecystectomy, a client is…

After an open cholecystectomy, a client is returned to the unit with a nasogastric tube connected to low intermittent suction, a T-tube in place, and a surgical drain. What is the purpose of the surgical drain?1. Removes accumulated blood from the operative site.2. Permits irrigation of the peritoneum.3. Provides access for antibiotic infusion.4. Creates a route for alimentation.