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you should move or straighten a limb before applying a splint, since le…

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you should move or straighten a limb before applying a splint, since leaving a broken limb in an unusual position can cause the victim additional pain. true false

Explanation:

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Moving or straightening a broken limb before applying a splint can cause further damage to the tissues, nerves, and blood vessels around the fracture site. It is better to splint the limb in the position it is found (unless there is no pulse below the injury site, in which case gentle repositioning might be considered by a trained professional).

Answer:

False