Which statement regarding airway management in the trauma patient is correct?
A) The jaw-thrust maneuver is useful in the trauma patient, but only if he or she is complaining of head or neck pain
B) Research has shown that the jaw-thrust maneuver is easier to perform and, therefore, is indicated for the more critical trauma patient
C) Performing the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver on a patient with a possible spinal injury could further injure or paralyze the patient
D) Trauma patients should always have their airway opened with the jaw-thrust maneuver, whereas medical patients should receive the head-tilt, chin-lift only
C) Performing the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver on a patient with a possible spinal injury could further injure or paralyze the patient
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