Effective methods for providing pain relief to a child with an extremity injury include:
A. separating the child from his or her parents.
B. positioning, ice packs, and emotional support.
C. avoiding the placement of a splint, if possible.
D. heat compresses and lowering the injured extremity.
Answer: B. positioning, ice packs, and emotional support.
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