When it becomes apparent that the arm distal to an elbow injury has a CMS deficit, OEC Technicians should:

a. attempt to realign the injury when final definitive care by a physician is less than two hours away.
b. splint the arm with the elbow slightly flexed.
c. use only a sling so that no pressure that further compromises CMS is put on the elbow.
d. make one attempt to realign and restore CMS before splinting.


Answer: d

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