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