A 17-year-old female dislocated her patella while playing soccer. Her knee is flexed and she complains of severe pain. You should:
A. flex her knee slightly more and assess for distal circulation.
B. gently straighten her knee and apply a padded board splint.
C. keep her knee flexed and secure it with padded board splints.
D. make one attempt to return the patella to its normal position.
Answer: C. keep her knee flexed and secure it with padded board splints.
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