Your patient has a non traumatic fracture of the left writ. Approprié treatment would be to:
A. Apply a splint and have the patient follow up with her primary care physician in the morning.
B. Place the arm in the position of comfort and transport.
C. Apply a splint and transport.
D. Apply a splint and have a family member drive the patient to the emergency department.
Answer: C. Apply a splint and transport.
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