In case of fracture the immediate care is

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The correct option is (2):
Stop the movement of injured area

The correct option is (2):
The most immediate and crucial step in the first aid for any suspected fracture is to stop the movement of the injured area. This procedure, known as immobilization, is paramount because a fracture is characterized by sharp, jagged bone ends. Any uncontrolled movement can cause these fragments to lacerate surrounding soft tissues, blood vessels, or nerves, dramatically worsening the injury and increasing pain. The immediate application of a splint (even a temporary one) is the cornerstone of first aid to stabilize the fracture site, prevent a closed fracture from becoming an open fracture, and minimize shock and further damage before the patient is moved.

The incorrect option is (1):
Taking the patient to the doctor is the necessary next step after a fracture has occurred, but it is not the *immediate* care. The most urgent first aid must be performed at the scene of the accident. Attempting to move a patient with an unstable fracture—especially for transportation—before proper immobilization is established poses a high risk of secondary damage to surrounding tissues. Stabilizing the injury always precedes safe transport.

The incorrect option is (3):
Give ice treatment (Cryotherapy) is a standard and very important part of fracture management, as it reduces swelling, controls internal bleeding, and alleviates pain. However, its benefit is not as immediate or critical as preventing further mechanical injury. In the sequence of initial care, ensuring the broken bone does not shift and cause more trauma to vital structures must take precedence over managing symptoms like swelling and pain.

The incorrect option is (4):
Antitetanus injection may given is a specific medical prophylactic treatment. It is primarily necessary for open (compound) fractures where there is a break in the skin, creating an entry point for bacteria like *Clostridium tetani*. While important for infection control, it is a definitive treatment administered by a medical professional, not an immediate first-aid action by a lay rescuer. It also does not apply to all types of fractures, making it secondary to the universally applicable immobilization step.