A 77-year-old woman slipped and fell on a throw rug and landed on her left hip. She denies striking her head or losing conscious

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A 77-year-old woman slipped and fell on a throw rug and landed on her left hip. She denies striking her head or losing conscious

ness. Assessment of her left leg reveals that it is shortened and externally rotated. Distal pulses, sensory, and motor functions are intact. You should _______________.

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STatiana [176] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-30T14:04:27+03:00

STatiana [176]3 years ago

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Place her onto a scoop stretcher, pad around her left hip with pillows, and secure her to the scoop with straps.