You are treating a 22 year old male who you suspect has sustained a fracture to his right forearm. The treatment of a possible fracture includes the steps below:
1. take standard precautions
2. elevate the extremity
3. splint the injury
4. apply a cold pack
What is the correct order of the steps?
a. 2,3,4,1
b. 1,3,2,4
c. 3,2,4,1
d. 1,4,2,3
Answer: B