Guidelines for splinting long bone injuries include:
A. Using the point of your badge pin on the bottom of the patient's foot to check sensation.
B. Immobilizing the hand or foot in the position of function.
C. Assessing the radial pulse for a lower-extremity injury.
D. Having the patient bend the leg at the knee to check motor function.
Answer: B. Immobilizing the hand or foot in the position of function.
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