An 8-year-old boy fell forward off of a swing onto outstretched arms. He did not hit his head or lose consciousness and is complaining of left forearm pain. There is deformity to the left wrist, but no other injuries or life threats. His vital signs are pulse 132, respirations 20, blood pressure 108/62, and SpO₂ 100%. The proper care of this patient would be:

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The correct care for this patient involves splinting the forearm to immobilize the injury and applying a cold pack to reduce swelling and pain before transporting the patient non-emergently. This approach addresses the immediate need to stabilize the injury and manage pain, without the need for advanced life support interventions or emergency transport, as the patient's vital signs are stable and there are no life-threatening injuries.

An 8-Year-Old Boy Fell Forward Off of a Swing onto Outstretched