All splinting of an injured bone must immobilize:
A) only the joint directly below the injury. B) no joints need to be immobilized.
C) the joints directly above and below the injury. D) only the joint directly above the injury.
C
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You have been asked to administer a liquid antibiotic to Carrie, a 3-year-old child. You measure the medication using a calibrated dropper and place it to the side of Carrie's tongue, making sure she swallows it. Two minutes later, Carrie vomits, and you can see the medication in the vomit. What should you do?
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