A referral involves a stable, shallow diabetic foot ulcer with good perfusion. What is the appropriate triage decision?

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AAdmit directly to vascular surgery service
BAccept transfer to tertiary limb salvage unit
CRedirect to local outpatient wound care clinic
DSchedule urgent emergency department visit

✓ Correct answer: C. Redirect to local outpatient wound care clinic Low-risk, stable chronic wounds should be managed in community outpatient settings to prevent resource mismanagement at tertiary centers.

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