A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is at risk for developing a surgical wound infection?

Rationale: A. Temperature 36.8° C (98° F): This temperature is within the normal range and does not suggest a current or impending infection. It indicates stable thermoregulation in the postoperative period. B. White blood cell count 8,000/mm³ (5,000 to 10,000/mm³): This WBC count falls within the normal reference range and does not reflect infection or inflammation. No abnormal immune response is indicated by this result. C. Body mass index of 32: A BMI over 30 is classified as obesity, which increases the risk of poor wound healing and surgical site infections. Excess adipose tissue can impair circulation, oxygenation, and immune response at the wound site. D. Blood glucose 90 mg/dL (74 to 106 mg/dL): This is a normal fasting glucose level and does not contribute to infection risk. Well-controlled glucose levels are favorable for wound healing and immune function.