An 89-year-old woamn with dementia who is being cared for by her daughter after a pipe-bomb explosion and exhibits deformity to her left upper arm. As you attempt to splint her arm, she continually screams and pulls away from you. After several attempts, your BEST course of action should be to:
A) have the daughter help apply the splint.
B) gently restrain the patient and apply the splint.
C) contact advanced life support for assistance.
D) transport without a splint and document that splinting was attempted.
Answer: A
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