A 30-year-old construction worker is brought to the emergency department after falling from a ladder and landing on his outstretched arm. The patient reports severe shoulder pain and inability to move his arm. On assessment, the nurse observes that the affected shoulder appears flattened compared to the unaffected side, and the patient is holding his arm close to his body. X-ray confirms anterior shoulder dislocation. What is the most important nursing intervention to implement immediately?

• 1 Apply ice to the affected shoulder for 20 minutes
• 2 Encourage active range of motion exercises to prevent stiffness
• 3 Administer prescribed analgesics for pain management
• 4 Immobilize the affected arm and assess neurovascular status ✓ 정답

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