A school nurse suspects that a child who fell at recess has a fractured arm. Which should the nurse consider when applying a splint to transport the child to the hospital?
A) The splint is applied firmly enough to prevent swelling.
B) The arm is fully extended in the splint.
C) The splint is fully padded to prevent skin damage.
D) The joints above and below the suspected fracture are immobilized by the splint.
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