You are caring for a patient who has an angulated lower leg fracture. To splint this injury you should:
a. use gentle longitudinal tension to align the fracture.
b. apply 5–10 lbs of traction by pulling on the patient's foot.
c. splint the leg in the position found.
d. apply an air splint, which when inflated will align the leg.
Answer: a
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