When caring for a diabetic patient who had abdominal surgery one week ago, the nurse obtains these data. Which finding should be reported immediately to the health care provider?

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Wound separation at a week postoperatively indicates possible wound dehiscence and should be immediately reported to the health care provider. The other findings also will be reported, but do not require intervention as rapidly.

When Caring for a Diabetic Patient Who Had Abdominal Surgery