You are assessing a patient who has fallen from a ladder and is in severe pain from an angulated, midshaft femur. Although angulated, there is good circulation and sensation distal to the injury site. The patient is conscious and alert and complains of severe pain. The MOST correct treatment for this patient is:
A) treat for shock with oxygen, IV fluids, and secure patient to spine board.
B) oxygen, IV, traction splinting, and give analgesics for pain as indicated.
C) oxygen, IV, ladder splint as found, give analgesics for pain, and transport.
D) give morphine, splint the extremity as found, and transport.
Answer: B
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