The nurse is caring for a patient who has had major abdominal surgery.She is concerned about the possibility of dehiscence.She realizes that factors that contribute to surgical wound dehiscence include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A) Age
B) Malnutrition/obesity
C) Gender
D) Use of steroids
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