You are preparing to apply a splint to an open fracture of an extremity. The wound is oozing blood. Which of the following should you do first?
A) Check the patient's range of motion.
B) Dress the wound.
C) Attempt to straighten the extremity.
D) Apply ice directly over the wound.
Answer: B) Dress the wound.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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