What is MOST likely to occur if a splint is applied improperly.
A. The patient will be in excruciating pain.
B. The pulse distal to the splint may become weak or absent.
C. The extremity can develop gangrene.
D. The extremity will require amputation.
Ans: B. The pulse distal to the splint may become weak or absent.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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