In providing discharge teaching to a patient after a laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication, the nurse instructs the patient to seek emergent care if which clinical manifestations develop? Select all that apply.

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B) Thick drainage with a foul odor from the incision site indicates a possible infection. C) Difficulty swallowing could suggest complications such as swelling or damage to the esophagus. D) Coffee ground emesis is a sign of bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract, which is a serious complication.

In Providing Discharge Teaching to a Patient After a Laparoscopic