Mr. Jones injured his left shin 4 days ago. Upon removal of the dressing, the wound is noted to be red, no slough or drainage. Surrounding tissue is swollen and is painful to the touch. The wound measures 3cm by 5 cm. What phase of healing is the wound in?

A. Stating that the phase cannot be determined is incorrect because the wound presents clear signs indicative of a healing phase. B. The inflammatory phase of healing typically lasts for 3 to 5 days post-injury and is characterized by redness, swelling, warmth, and pain due to the body’s response to injury. The lack of slough or drainage, along with surrounding tissue swelling and pain, aligns with the inflammatory phase. C. The proliferative phase follows the inflammatory phase and involves the formation of new tissue and the development of granulation tissue, which is not yet apparent in Mr. Jones's wound. D. The maturation phase occurs after the proliferative phase, focusing on the strengthening and reorganization of collagen, which is not relevant as the wound is still in the inflammatory stage.