Question

one reason to immobilize a closed fracture is to prevent it from becoming an open fracture. another is to

keep the victim from leaving the scene

prevent further damage to soft tissues

increase the flow of blood to the injured area

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• "keep the victim from leaving the scene" is illogical as immobilization is for medical reasons, not detaining.
• "prevent further damage to soft tissues" is correct. Immobilizing a closed fracture stops movement that could damage surrounding soft tissues (muscles, nerves, etc.).
• "increase the flow of blood to the injured area" is wrong; immobilization doesn't aim to increase blood flow (and excessive movement could harm, not help blood flow).

Answer:

B. prevent further damage to soft tissues