The nurse is caring for a patient with diabetes who had abdominal surgery 3 days ago.Which finding is most important for the nurse to report to the health care provider?
A) Blood glucose 136 mg/dL
B) Oral temperature 101° F (38.3° C)
C) Patient complaint of increased incisional pain
D) Separation of the proximal wound edges by 1 cm
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