Your patient is a 9-month-old boy who was a restrained passenger in a motor vehicle collision. Prior to your arrival, his mother took him out of the seat and is now holding him. Which of the following is the best way to transport this patient?
A) Place him back in the car seat and transport with the car seat on the gurney.
B) Allow the mother to hold the child during transport.
C) Secure the child to your gurney as you would an adult.
D) Place the child on a long backboard with a folded towel under his shoulders, then place the backboard on the gurney.
A
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