You must immobilize a 6-year-old male who was involved in a motor vehicle accident. Regarding the airway, why should you consider placing padding under his shoulders and back?
A) The child's cricoid cartilage is prone to collapse.
B) The child's diaphragm is lower and more difficult to move.
C) The child's tongue is larger and weaker than an adult's.
D) The child's head is larger in proportion to his body.
D
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