A lifeguard has fallen 10 feet from her chair and has deformity, swelling and ecchymosis to her right lower leg. The leg also is rostered medically. Another lifeguard is marinating manual in-line spinal stabilization. As your partner conducts the primary assessment, what action should you take?
A. Check the right foot for pulses and motor ability.
B. Ready the traction splint for application.
C. Align the leg in a neutral position.
D. Manually stabilize the lower right leg.
Answer: D. Manually stabilize the lower right leg.
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