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A physical therapist treats a 16-year-old male patient with an acute burn injury over his anterior chest. The wound contains dry, leathery eschar and is insensate to touch. Given the wound characteristics, what should be the PRIMARY goal of the therapist's treatment?1.Provide an environment which promotes re-epithelialization2.Control infection to prepare the wound for surgical management3.Debride blisters to prepare the wound for primary healing4.Encourage the maintenance of a moist wound surface
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