How does treatment of nontraumatic fractures differ from treatment of traumatic fractures?
A. There is no difference in treatment.
B. Splinting is not required in nontraumatic fractures.
C. Distal pulses are not affected by nontraumatic fractures.
D. Transport to the emergency department is not necessary with nontraumatic fractures.
Answer: A. There is no difference in treatment.
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