Two days after a patient undergoes abdominal surgery, his surgical incision is red and slightly edematous; it is oozing a small amount of serosanguineous (pink-tinged serous) fluid. On the basis of these data, what can you conclude? Select all that apply
a. The wound is most likely infected.
b. This is a vascular response to inflammation.
c. Damaged cells are being regenerated.
d. Exudate formation is occurring.
ANS: B, D
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