Your patient has an open fracture of the ulna. Which of the following is the first thing you should do?
A. Splint the injury, then prop the extremity up on a pillow
B. Immobilize the joints above and below the injury with a sling
C. Secure the injured extremity to the body with a swathe
D. Cut away clothing to expose the injury site, then control bleeding.
Answer: D
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