A patient fell and sustained an open fracture to the left humerus. However, assessment reveals the bone to have pulled back into the arm. Bleeding from the site is controlled. How will splinting the left arm benefit this patient?
A) Decreases the opportunity for further injury to nerves and blood vessels
B) Converts the open fracture to a closed fracture and maintains it as such
C) Eliminates the possibility of infection through the open wound
D) Starts the process of healing by aligning and connecting the bone ends
A
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Field extubation is indicated if the patient
(A) is awake and able to maintain his or her own airway. (B) is unconscious and continually bites the endotracheal tube. (C) is not suspected of alcohol intoxication. (D) becomes combative and starts to delay additional treatment.
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