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The nurse cares for a client who underwent abdominal surgery 2 days ago. Which symptom suggests the client has developed complications?

ExplanationAbdominal distension after abdominal surgery could indicate paralytic ileus. Muscle soreness, incisional pain, and serous wound drainage are expected findings postoperatively.