Which of the following emergency care measures for a patient with a possible bone fracture can be an effective way of reducing pain?
a. Administering oxygen therapy to the patient
b. Applying warm packs to the fracture site
c. Splinting the fracture
d. Massaging the injury site
Answer: c
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