On the Fourth Postoperative Day, the Client Has a Sudden

On the fourth postoperative day, the client has a sudden coughing episode and tells the nurse that "something popped" in the abdominal incision. Upon inspection, the nurse finds that evisceration has occurred. What nursing action should be taken first?

A) Position the client in bed with knees bent.
B) Notify the client's surgeon.
C) Pack the wound with non-adherent gauze.
D) Cover the area with a large saline-soaked dressing.