Which of the following statements regarding an acute elbow dislocation is correct?
A) The patient should be put in a sling and told to return for repeat radiographs in 6 weeks.
B) An MRI should be done immediately.
C) The patient should immediately be referred to an orthopedic surgeon.
D) The patient should have an elbow ultrasound done to assess brachial artery patency.
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