A 29-year-old woman with cerebral palsy has fallen and suffered a boot-top fracture of her right leg. When you examine her she tells you that the spasticity in that leg is much worse than usual. Treatment in this situation may best be accomplished by:
a. applying traction to the leg.
b. stabilizing the leg in a position of comfort.
c. repositioning the leg.
d. massaging the muscles in the leg.
Answer: b
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