When Assessing a Patient with a Hydrocolloid Dressing,the Nurse Finds

When assessing a patient with a hydrocolloid dressing,the nurse finds the formation of a soft,white-yellow gel that is adherent to the wound and has a very slight odour.The nurse evaluates this outcome as

A) an expected occurrence.
B) a wound infection requiring a culture.
C) an adverse reaction to the hydrocolloid components.
D) excessive exudate requiring a different type of dressing.