A nurse caring for a patient who has a surgical wound following a cesarean section notes dehiscence of the wound and contacts the surgeon. Which of the following is a finding related to this condition?
A) The edges of the wound are lightly pulled together.
B) There is an accidental separation of the wound.
C) There is an accumulation of fluid in the interstitial tissue.
D) There is redness or inflammation of an area as a result of dilation.
B
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