Slipped on wet grass and landed on his left side

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A 71-year-old man slipped on wet grass and landed on his left side. He denies losing consciousness before or after the fall and is presently conscious and alert. He complains of pain to his left hip and in his neck. Your assessment reveals a hematoma to the left side of his head and an external rotation and shortening of his left leg. His vital signs are stable. The MOST appropriate treatment for this patient includes: Group of answer choices supplemental oxygen, application and inflation of the PASG to stabilize his hip, an IV line of lactated Ringer solution, midazolam to relieve his pain, and transport placing him on a scoop stretcher and stabilizing his hip with pillows, applying a cervical collar, starting an IV line set to keep the vein open, and transport supplemental oxygen, spinal motion restriction precautions, an IV line of normal saline, stabilization of his hip with pillows, fentanyl if needed, and transport spinal motion restriction precautions, stabilization of his hip with a traction splint, an IV of normal saline, 5 µg/kg of fentanyl, and transport.

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