While the clavicle is the MOST frequently fractured bone in the human body, it:

A) is unlikely to cause serious internal injury.
B) cannot be managed in a prehospital setting.
C) can be managed by immobilizing the distal extremity using an air or rigid splint.
D) can be managed by immobilizing the affected limb using a sling and swathe.


Answer: D

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