An Emergency Department Nurse Triages a Client with Diabetes Mellitus

An emergency department nurse triages a client with diabetes mellitus who has fractured her arm.Which action should the nurse take first?

A) Remove the medical alert bracelet from the fractured arm.
B) Immobilize the arm by splinting the fractured site.
C) Place the client in a supine position with a warm blanket.
D) Cover any open areas with a sterile dressing.