Purpose of Inflammation in Physiological Response

A nurse is reviewing the physiological changes that occur in the body during the inflammatory response. Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of inflammation?

The nurse understands that inflammation is a protective response that serves a critical role in the body's defense mechanisms. It involves a series of biological processes and changes at the cellular level aimed at containing and eliminating the initial cause of cell injury and initiating tissue repair. What is the primary purpose of this response?