A post-surgical patient shows signs of dehiscence. What would you expect to see?

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Dehiscence refers to a surgical wound opening up, typically due to poor wound closure or excess tension on the wound. This can be a medical emergency, as it can lead to infection, systemic inflammation, and other complications. While some of the other options (such as hemorrhaging) may also be associated with post-surgical complications, they are not specific to dehiscence. Yellow to green pus and body swelling can also be signs of infection, but not necessarily dehiscence specifically.

A Post-Surgical Patient Shows Signs of Dehiscence