The nurse is assessing a client's wound. Which of the following would be considered as being a normal finding at the surgical site?
a. Red, firm skin around the incision
b. Small gaps between the surgical staples
c. Scant serous drainage
d. Small amount of purulent drainage
ANS: C
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