A 78-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a car at a convenience store. The patient is conscious but confused and is suffering from multisystem trauma. Which one of the following represents the BEST sequence of care that can be provided?
A) Primary assessment, oxygen, secondary assessment, and all other care en route to the hospital
B) Primary assessment, oxygen, secondary assessment, cervical collar, and all other care en route to the hospital
C) Primary assessment, oxygen, secondary assessment, proper patient packaging and all other care en route to the hospital
D) Primary assessment, immobilization, and all other care en route to the hospital
C
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