You are working in the first-aid room when a patient arrives with an open injury of the left lower leg. Which of the following observations would indicate that the extremity was improperly splinted?
a. The splint has immobilized the ankle, knee, and hip regions.
b. Ice packs wrapped in towels have been applied to the skin between the splints.
c. The patient is able to flex her left ankle when directed to do so.
d. The skin of the left foot is red and swollen and a pedal pulse is present.
Answer: c
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