Using the red-yellow-black system of wound bed description, the treatment goals for a red wound include all of the following EXCEPT:

A. debriding the erythematous area.
B. maintaining a warm, moist wound environment.
C. protecting the periwound.
D. protecting the wound bed.


A

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