A visitor in the hospital slips and falls. The arm appears dislocated and the visitor is unable to move it. The nurse's first action is to:
a. apply cold packs.
b. check range of motion.
c. splint the arm.
d. apply an Ace® bandage.
C
The nurse should splint the arm where it lies and not attempt to move or rearrange the limb.
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