One day after abdominal surgery a client has incisional pain, 37.5°C temperature, slight erythema at the incision margins, and 30 mL of serosanguineous drainage in the Jackson-Pra drain. On the basis...

One day after abdominal surgery a client has incisional pain, 37.5°C temperature, slight erythema at the incision margins, and 30 mL of serosanguineous drainage in the Jackson-Pra drain. On the basis of this assessment, what conclusion would the nurse make?

a. The abdominal incision shows signs of an infection.

b. The client is having a normal inflammatory response.

c. The abdominal incision shows signs of impending dehiscence.

d. The client's physician must be notified about her condition.