You respond to the scene of a vehicle accident and find a female patient standing outside her car complaining of neck pain. You should:

A) use a three-man carry to get her onto your gurney.
B) use the stair chair to get her to the ambulance.
C) apply a cervical collar and assist the patient into a sitting position.
D) instruct the patient to lie flat on the ground so you can perform a direct lift.

C