Two Days After a Patient Undergoes Abdominal Surgery,the Surgical Incision

Two days after a patient undergoes abdominal surgery,the surgical incision is red and slightly edematous; it is oozing a small amount of serosanguineous (pink-tinged serous) fluid.On the basis of these data,what can the nurse conclude? Select all that apply.

A) The wound is most likely infected.
B) This is a vascular response to inflammation.
C) Damaged cells are being regenerated.
D) Exudate formation is occurring.
E) The wound is beginning the repair process.