Shoulder injuries without pulse deficit should be managed by:
A) aligning the affected limb into the axillary region and securing it to thorax using cravats or three-inch cling.
B) immobilization in position found.
C) single reduction attempts followed by sling and swathe.
D) repeated reduction attempts until the deformity is aligned.
Answer: B
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