When applying a cervical collar to a young boy who fell out of a tree, the EMT realizes the main purpose of the collar is to:

A) Prevent the head and neck from moving
B) Maintain spine motion restriction
C) Increase the blood flow to the spinal cord in the cervical region
D) Remind the patient not to move his head or neck

D) Remind the patient not to move his head or neck

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