The client delivered by cesarean birth three days ago, and is being discharged. Which statement should the nurse include in the discharge teaching?
A. "If your incision becomes increasingly painful, call the doctor."
B. "It is normal for the incision to ooze greenish discharge in a few days."
C. "Increasing redness around the incision is a part of the healing process."
D. "A fever is to be expected because you had a surgical delivery."
A
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