Which of these findings if seen in a postoperative patient should the nurse associate with dehiscence?

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occurs is when a wound fails to heal properly and the layers of skin and tissue separate.It involves abdominal surgical wounds and occurs after a sudden strain such as coughing,vomiting,or sitting up in bed.Patients often report feeling as though something has given way.Evisceration is seen when vital organs protrude through a wound opening.A fistula is an abnormal passage between two organs or between an organ and the outside of the body that can be characterized by chronic drainage of fluid.Infection is characterized by drainage that is odorous and purulent.

Which of These Findings If Seen in a Postoperative Patient