You suspect that a patient has a head and neck injury. The patient is lying on his back, and you determine that you need to perform manual stabilization. Which of the following should you do first?
A) Maintain the patient's airway.
B) Position the head in line with the body.
C) Place your hands on both sides of the patient's head.
D) Apply a cervical collar (C- collar).
Ans: C) Place your hands on both sides of the patient's head.
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