The Home Health Nurse Is Caring for a Postoperative Patient

The home health nurse is caring for a postoperative patient who was discharged home on day 2 after surgery. The nurse is performing the initial visit on the patients postoperatative day 2. During the visit, the nurse will assess for wound infection. For most patients, what is the earliest postoperative day that a wound infection becomes evident?

A) Day 9
B) Day 7
C) Day 5
D) Day 3