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A 48-Year-Old Tetraplegic with a Chronic Sacral Wound Is Scheduled

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A 48-year-old tetraplegic with a chronic sacral wound is scheduled for wound debridement.What is the purpose of doing a wound debridement on a chronic wound?


A) The debridement will stimulate circulation and promote healing.
B) The debridement will prevent the growth of parasitic maggots.
C) The debridement will remove dead tissue that could support infection.
D) Debridement creates a nidus that nourishes and supports healing.

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