Muscle and Bone Injuries V From Brady's First Responder (8th Edition) Progress Indicator: Question 1 of 20 1.  What is a characteristic stance of the patient suffering a rib fracture? Choices: Lean away from the side of the injury with a hand pressed over the injury Lean away from the side of the injury with a hand pressed opposite the injury Lean toward the side of the injury with a hand pressed opposite the injury Lean toward the side of the injury with a hand pressed over the injury