In general, musculoskeletal injuries should be splinted before moving the patient unless:
A. the patient is clinically unstable.
B. transport time is less than 15 minutes.
C. deformity and swelling are present.
D. the patient is in severe pain.
Ans: A. the patient is clinically unstable.
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