Two days after a patient undergoes abdominal surgery, the surgical incision is red and slightly edematous and oozing a small amount of serosanguinous (pink-tinged serous) fluid. On the basis of these data, at which conclusion will the nurse arrive? Select all that apply.
A) The wound is most likely infected.
B) There is a vascular response to inflammation.
C) Damaged cells are being regenerated.
D) Exudate formation is occurring.
E) The wound is progressing as expected.
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