Your patient has what appears to be a dislocated shoulder. Treatment for this patient should be:
A. sling and swathe the injured shoulder
B. immobilize the arm to the side of the patient
C. reset the shoulder and then immobilize
D. wrap the upper body in a pillow and immobilize both arms
Answer: A. sling and swathe the injured shoulder
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