An unrestrained patient is sitting in his car after an automobile crash. He is conscious and alert, has no visible trauma, and is complaining of neck and back pain. Before removing him from his car, you should:
A. apply a cervical collar and immobilize him with a vest-style device.
B. slide a scoop stretcher under his buttocks and rotate him laterally.
C. maintain manual stabilization of his head and grasp him by the clothes.
D. perform a detailed head-to-toe assessment and apply a cervical collar.
Ans: A. apply a cervical collar and immobilize him with a vest-style device.
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