A Client Recovering from Abdominal Surgery Tells the Nurse That

A client recovering from abdominal surgery tells the nurse that "something popped" in the abdominal incision.Upon inspection,the nurse finds that evisceration has occurred.What actions by the nurse are appropriate? Select all that apply.

A) Notify the client's surgeon.
B) Pack the wound with nonadherent gauze.
C) Turn the client onto the abdomen.
D) Position the client in bed with knees bent.
E) Cover the area with a large, saline-soaked dressing.

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